Career Summary
Hector Lopez played outfielder for the New York Yankees from 1959-1966. Over 8 seasons, he appeared in 876 games, batting .262 with 69 home runs and 326 RBI. He also appeared in 15 postseason games.
Season-by-Season Stats
Regular Season
| Year | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | 112 | 406 | 60 | 115 | 16 | 2 | 16 | 69 | 28 | 56 | 3 | .283 | .336 | .451 | .787 |
| 1960 | 133 | 414 | 67 | 118 | 14 | 6 | 9 | 43 | 46 | 66 | 1 | .285 | .361 | .413 | .774 |
| 1961 | 95 | 248 | 28 | 56 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 23 | 25 | 38 | 1 | .226 | .296 | .310 | .606 |
| 1962 | 108 | 342 | 46 | 94 | 20 | 1 | 6 | 49 | 35 | 55 | 0 | .275 | .340 | .392 | .732 |
| 1963 | 133 | 443 | 54 | 110 | 13 | 4 | 14 | 53 | 35 | 71 | 1 | .248 | .301 | .391 | .692 |
| 1964 | 129 | 289 | 35 | 74 | 9 | 3 | 10 | 34 | 25 | 54 | 1 | .256 | .315 | .412 | .727 |
| 1965 | 111 | 283 | 25 | 74 | 12 | 2 | 7 | 39 | 26 | 61 | 0 | .261 | .322 | .392 | .714 |
| 1966 | 55 | 120 | 15 | 27 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 16 | 9 | 20 | 0 | .225 | .282 | .375 | .657 |
| Career | 876 | 2545 | 330 | 668 | 96 | 21 | 69 | 326 | 229 | 421 | 7 | .262 | .323 | .398 | .721 |
Postseason
| Year | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 3 | 7 | -- | 3 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | -- | -- | -- | .429 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1961 | 4 | 9 | -- | 3 | -- | -- | 1 | 7 | -- | -- | -- | .333 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1962 | 2 | 2 | -- | 0 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | -- | -- | -- | .000 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1963 | 3 | 8 | -- | 2 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | -- | -- | -- | .250 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1964 | 3 | 2 | -- | 0 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | -- | -- | -- | .000 | -- | -- | -- |
| Career | 15 | 28 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .286 | .286 | .393 | .679 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Hector Lopez play in the postseason with the Yankees?
Yes, Hector Lopez appeared in 15 postseason games for the New York Yankees. While Hector Lopez didn't win a World Series ring, the postseason experience showed Hector Lopez's value as a contributor during the Yankees' October runs.
Where was Hector Lopez born?
Hector Lopez was born in Colon, Panama. Hector Lopez went on to play for the New York Yankees from 1959-1966, representing the franchise at the major league level.
What were Hector Lopez's career stats with the Yankees?
Hector Lopez compiled a .262 batting average, 69 home runs, 326 RBI, and 668 hits across 876 games for the New York Yankees. Hector Lopez's offensive production with the Yankees covered the 1959-1966 seasons.