2023 Stats
AVG
.221
HR
0
RBI
7
R
7
SB
3
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
Responds with four-hit game
Lopez went 4-for-5 with one run scored and one steal in Monday's 7-0 win over the Cardinals.
ANALYSIS
Since returning from the injured list, Lopez has operated almost exclusively as a defensive replacement behind Maikel Garcia. Monday's start marked Lopez's first since May 22, and he made the most of his opportunity by notching the second four-hit game of his career. However, the 28-year-old may have to deliver a few more performances like this before he's awarded a full-time role again.
Since returning from the injured list, Lopez has operated almost exclusively as a defensive replacement behind Maikel Garcia. Monday's start marked Lopez's first since May 22, and he made the most of his opportunity by notching the second four-hit game of his career. However, the 28-year-old may have to deliver a few more performances like this before he's awarded a full-time role again.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2021
+16%
OPS vs RHP
2023
+115%
OPS vs RHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2021vs Left | .584 | 287 | 1 | 21 | .239 | ||||
| Since 2021vs Right | .679 | 851 | 1 | 49 | .270 | ||||
| 2023vs Left | .348 | 21 | 0 | 0 | .105 | ||||
| 2023vs Right | .748 | 72 | 0 | 7 | .259 | ||||
| 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
+9%
OPS at Home
2023
+5%
OPS at Home
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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| Since 2021Home | .684 | 554 | 1 | 38 | .263 | ||||
| Since 2021Away | .628 | 584 | 1 | 32 | .262 | ||||
| 2023Home | .673 | 41 | 0 | 2 | .161 | ||||
| 2023Away | .638 | 52 | 0 | 5 | .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
0.67BB Rate
12.9%K Rate
19.4%BABIP
.288ISO
.091AVG
.221OBP
.341SLG
.312OPS
.652wOBA
.302Exit Velocity
86.7 mphHard Hit Rate
19.7%Barrels/PA
0.0%Expected BA
.240Expected SLG
.298Sprint Speed
23.7 ft/secGround Ball %
49.2%Line Drive %
30.5%Fly Ball %
20.3%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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Losing work to Maikel Garcia
Lopez remains out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals.
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Sits against lefty again
Lopez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tigers.
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Returns from injured list
The Royals activated Lopez (appendectomy) from the 10-day injured list Monday.
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Beginning rehab assignment Tuesday
Lopez (appendicitis) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday.
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Expected to start rehab next week
Lopez (appendicitis) is expected to start a rehab assignment with the Royals next week, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
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