Hector Lopez played outfielder for the Yankees from 1959-1966. Over 8 seasons and 876 games, he compiled a .262/.324/.398/.722 slash line with 69 home runs. He appeared in 15 postseason games, batting .286 with 1 home run.
Career Stats
Regular Season
| Year | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Career-best seasons highlighted in gold. Stats via Retrosheet.
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.