2023 Stats
AVG
.231
HR
1
RBI
25
R
32
SB
6
Rest-of-Season Projections
2023 Fantasy Outlook
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. Read Past Outlooks

Brings versatility to Sox
Lopez was traded from Atlanta to the White Sox on Thursday along with Michael Soroka (forearm), Jared Shuster, Braden Shewmake and Riley Gowens in exchange for Aaron Bummer.
ANALYSIS
Lopez was dealt for the second time in the last five months as Atlanta looks to clear space on its 40-man roster. After handling a full-time role in 2021 and 2022, Lopez served primarily as a bench bat in 2023 and maintained only a .632 OPS. While he's shown stolen base upside in the past, Lopez managed only six steals across 262 plate appearances last season, though he could see an uptick in playing time with his new club given his ability to play across the infield.
Lopez was dealt for the second time in the last five months as Atlanta looks to clear space on its 40-man roster. After handling a full-time role in 2021 and 2022, Lopez served primarily as a bench bat in 2023 and maintained only a .632 OPS. While he's shown stolen base upside in the past, Lopez managed only six steals across 262 plate appearances last season, though he could see an uptick in playing time with his new club given his ability to play across the infield.
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Batting Order Slot Breakdown
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2021
+12%
OPS vs RHP
2023
+13%
OPS vs RHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2021vs Left | .598 | 316 | 1 | 24 | .249 | ||||
Since 2021vs Right | .668 | 991 | 2 | 64 | .262 | ||||
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 | ||||
2021vs Left | .704 | 141 | 1 | 15 | .288 | ||||
2021vs Right | .757 | 424 | 1 | 28 | .304 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2021
+5%
OPS at Home
2023
+11%
OPS on Road
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2021Home | .668 | 650 | 1 | 46 | .256 | ||||
Since 2021Away | .634 | 657 | 2 | 42 | .262 | ||||
2023Home | .598 | 137 | 0 | 10 | .200 | ||||
2023Away | .663 | 125 | 1 | 15 | .261 | ||||
2022Home | .591 | 229 | 0 | 11 | .237 | ||||
2022Away | .520 | 251 | 0 | 9 | .218 | ||||
2021Home | .761 | 284 | 1 | 25 | .297 | ||||
2021Away | .726 | 281 | 1 | 18 | .302 | ||||
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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
0.65BB Rate
9.9%K Rate
15.3%BABIP
.276ISO
.076AVG
.231OBP
.326SLG
.307OPS
.632wOBA
.291Exit Velocity
86.7 mphHard Hit Rate
24.2%Barrels/PA
0.8%Expected BA
.234Expected SLG
.311Sprint Speed
23.9 ft/secGround Ball %
57.0%Line Drive %
22.6%Fly Ball %
20.4%Prospect Rankings History
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Lopez's 2021 season would have probably gone unnoticed if it were not for a seven-game stretch in late August when he stole eight bases. Coming into the season he had just under 600 career plate appearances with a .586 OPS, three homers, and was just 1-for-7 on the bases. He should have been an afterthought for everyone. Two changes happened. First, he raised his BABIP nearly 80 points, pushing up his AVG, OBP and SLG along with it. Not all of the change was luck since his avgEV was up two mph, and he sprayed the ball all over the field. It helps that he has a good eye as seen by an 8.7 BB% and just 13.1 K% last season. His .365 OBP is nothing to sneeze at. Second, he became a real threat on the basepaths with 22 successful swipes in 23 attempts. The combination of getting on base and stealing bases meant the Royals had him hit him second, thereby affording Lopez the chance to accumulate almost 80 runs. The big question going forward is if he's a .340 BABIP or .260 BABIP guy or somewhere in between. With Lopez's complete lack of power, he needs it to be on the high side.
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Back on bench in Albies' return
Lopez is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Rockies.
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Heads to bench Wednesday
Lopez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mets.
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Hits bench versus lefty
Lopez is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Mets.
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Another start at second base
Lopez will start at second base and bat ninth Tuesday against the Yankees.
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Three hits, steal in win
Lopez went 3-for-4 with three RBI, a run scored and a steal in Monday's victory over the Yankees.
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