Nicky Lopez
29-Year-Old
2024 Stats
AVG
.207
HR
0
RBI
0
R
7
SB
2
Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Lopez received regular run as the Royals' shortstop in 2021, but his playing time trended downward following Bobby Witt's arrival, and Lopez was eventually traded to Atlanta at last year's deadline. He was dealt again in November to the White Sox as part of the package for reliever Aaron Bummer. While Lopez is severely lacking the power department -- he has never hit more than two home runs in a big-league season -- he can help real-life teams with his speed and defense around the infield. A hot spring has him positioned to open the year as the primary second baseman on the South Side, though it is difficult to envision him exceeding 500 plate appearances, even on a rebuilding club. The 29-year-old is not a bad player, but he simply does not do enough else offensively to allow his speed to play in the vast majority of fantasy leagues. Read Past Outlooks
Gets breather Wednesday
Lopez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Twins.
ANALYSIS
Lopez's streak of six consecutive starts will come to an end Wednesday as White Sox manager Pedro Grifol gives the second baseman the afternoon off in a day game after a night game. Braden Shewmake will spell Lopez at the keystone, while designated hitter Robbie Grossman takes over as the White Sox's leadoff hitter.
Lopez's streak of six consecutive starts will come to an end Wednesday as White Sox manager Pedro Grifol gives the second baseman the afternoon off in a day game after a night game. Braden Shewmake will spell Lopez at the keystone, while designated hitter Robbie Grossman takes over as the White Sox's leadoff hitter.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2022
+19%
OPS vs RHP
2024
+36%
OPS vs RHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022vs Left | .502 | 193 | 0 | 9 | .214 | ||||
Since 2022vs Right | .595 | 651 | 1 | 36 | .230 | ||||
2024vs Left | .399 | 18 | 0 | 0 | .176 | ||||
2024vs Right | .541 | 84 | 0 | 0 | .214 | ||||
2023vs Left | .573 | 50 | 0 | 3 | .244 | ||||
2023vs Right | .647 | 212 | 1 | 22 | .228 | ||||
2022vs Left | .490 | 125 | 0 | 6 | .207 | ||||
2022vs Right | .576 | 355 | 0 | 14 | .234 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2022
+3%
OPS at Home
2024
+14%
OPS on Road
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022Home | .581 | 417 | 0 | 21 | .219 | ||||
Since 2022Away | .566 | 427 | 1 | 24 | .232 | ||||
2024Home | .480 | 51 | 0 | 0 | .186 | ||||
2024Away | .547 | 51 | 0 | 0 | .227 | ||||
2023Home | .598 | 137 | 0 | 10 | .200 | ||||
2023Away | .663 | 125 | 1 | 15 | .261 | ||||
2022Home | .591 | 229 | 0 | 11 | .237 | ||||
2022Away | .520 | 251 | 0 | 9 | .218 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Nicky Lopez compare to other hitters?
This section compares his stats with all batting seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 400 plate appearances)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
BB/K
1.00BB Rate
9.8%K Rate
9.8%BABIP
.234ISO
.011AVG
.207OBP
.296SLG
.218OPS
.514wOBA
.245Exit Velocity
85.6 mphHard Hit Rate
13.8%Barrels/PA
1.0%Expected BA
.223Expected SLG
.286Sprint Speed
23.7 ft/secGround Ball %
55.8%Line Drive %
11.7%Fly Ball %
32.5%Prospect Rankings History
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Should stick in Atlanta
Mark Bowman of MLB.com believes Atlanta should tender Lopez a contract for 2024.
ANALYSIS
The 28-year-old was acquired from Kansas City ahead of the trade deadline and ended up playing in just 26 games after the deal, though he had a .277/.333/.369 slash line. Atlanta could also consider trading Lopez if its leaning toward non-tendering him.
The 28-year-old was acquired from Kansas City ahead of the trade deadline and ended up playing in just 26 games after the deal, though he had a .277/.333/.369 slash line. Atlanta could also consider trading Lopez if its leaning toward non-tendering him.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Lopez's BABIP-dependent hitting didn't work out in 2022, making his breakout in 2021 look like the exception rather than the rule. The infielder regressed to a .227/.281/.273 slash line with a .265 BABIP through 141 games last year, and once Bobby Witt established himself near the top of the order, Lopez often hit in the bottom third. Speed's about the only thing Lopez has going in his favor -- he stole 13 bases on 16 attempts last year while playing for one of the worst offenses in the majors. As if his future with the Royals could get much cloudier, Michael Massey's arrival to fill second base will likely leave Lopez as a utility man in his age-28 season. If he can't hit above .270, the complete lack of power in his bat nullifies any potential base-stealing boost Lopez could offer in fantasy.
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Swipes first bag
Lopez went 1-for-4 with a walk, a run scored and a stolen base Saturday against the Rays.
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Sits Wednesday
Lopez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Twins.
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Base knock in loss
Lopez went 1-for-2 in a 2-1 win over Kansas City on Wednesday.
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Inefficient on basepaths early
Lopez went 0-for-2 with a walk and was caught stealing Monday against Atlanta.
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Working exclusively at second base
Lopez has worked exclusively at second base early in spring training, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
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