Tim Lopes Stats & Scouting Report

AB	264
AVG	.246
OBP	.310
SLG	.352
HR	3

Full name Timothy Aaron Lopes
Born 06/24/1994 in Los Angeles, CA
Profile Ht.: 5'10" / Wt.: 180 / Bats: R / Throws: R
School Edison
Debut 07/24/2019
Drafted in the 6th round (191st overall) by the Seattle Mariners in 2012 (signed for $550,000).

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For years, Lopes was overshadowed by his high-profile older brother Christian, who wound up signing for an $800,000 bonus as the Blue Jays' seventh-round pick last year. The younger Lopes had a breakout performance at the Southern California Invitational in Compton in February, and scouts now think he is a better player than his brother. Lopes has some thickness in his lower half that worries some scouts, but he showed solid-average speed this spring that plays up because of his advanced baseball instincts. He has solid range and good actions at shortstop, though his average arm fits better at second base, where he has a chance to be a solid-average defender. His best asset is his natural feel for the barrel. He makes consistent, hard contact and has a mature, all-fields approach. Lopes projects as an average or slightly better hitter with fringe-average power at best. The UC Irvine recruit could be drafted between the second and fourth round.

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Lopes seemed rock-solid in his commitment to play collegiately at UC Irvine before the Mariners went far over slot to sign him for $550,000 as a sixth-round pick in 2012. His older brother Christian plays second base in the Blue Jays system. Timmy is less physical than Christian and has a lower ceiling, but he plays the game with savvy and skill. He has a mature hitting approach, looking to make contact and use the entire field. He has a decent batting eye for a young player, though it could still use some improvement. His power is fringe-average at best, though, and home runs won't be a part of his game. Lopes has seamlessly made the transition from shortstop to second base as a pro, where his average arm plays better, and has above-average range and defensive ability. He's an average runner. Nagging injuries cut into his playing time at low Class A Clinton in 2013, and shoulder soreness ended his season two weeks early. Lopes still has youth on his side, and he will be 19 when the 2014 season opens, so the Mariners might have him repeat Clinton.
Growing up, Lopes was overshadowed by his older brother Christian, who ranked as the nation's top 13-year-old prospect in 2006 and signed for $800,000 as a Blue Jays seventh-rounder in 2011. Timmy was more of a late bloomer who came into his own as a high school senior. Many scouts now believe Timmy will be a better player than his brother, and the Mariners paid $550,000 to buy him away from a UC Irvine commitment last summer. Lopes' best tool is his advanced hitting ability. He has a short, fluid swing built for line drives and a knack for centering the ball. He'll never be a home run threat but will wear out the gaps with plenty of doubles and triples. He has a good eye at the plate, puts together professional at-bats and performs well under pressure. Lopes has a thick lower half but is a solid runner. His speed plays up a little because of his instincts for the game and ability to read pitchers. Like his brother, Lopes played shortstop in high school and can fill in there in a pinch, but he fits better at second base because of his below-average arm strength. He's a steady defender with smooth actions and an advanced baseball IQ. He was promoted to high Class A for the final four games of his pro debut, but he'll likely begin 2013 in low Class A.

Draft Prospects

For years, Lopes was overshadowed by his high-profile older brother Christian, who wound up signing for an $800,000 bonus as the Blue Jays' seventh-round pick last year. The younger Lopes had a breakout performance at the Southern California Invitational in Compton in February, and scouts now think he is a better player than his brother. Lopes has some thickness in his lower half that worries some scouts, but he showed solid-average speed this spring that plays up because of his advanced baseball instincts. He has solid range and good actions at shortstop, though his average arm fits better at second base, where he has a chance to be a solid-average defender. His best asset is his natural feel for the barrel. He makes consistent, hard contact and has a mature, all-fields approach. Lopes projects as an average or slightly better hitter with fringe-average power at best. The UC Irvine recruit could be drafted between the second and fourth round.

Career Transactions

2B Tim Lopes elected free agency.
El Paso Chihuahuas activated 2B Tim Lopes from the 7-day injured list.
El Paso Chihuahuas placed 2B Tim Lopes on the 7-day injured list.
El Paso Chihuahuas activated 2B Tim Lopes from the 7-day injured list.
El Paso Chihuahuas activated 2B Tim Lopes.
2B Tim Lopes assigned to El Paso Chihuahuas.
San Diego Padres signed free agent 2B Tim Lopes to a minor league contract.
2B Tim Lopes roster status changed by San Diego Padres.
2B Tim Lopes elected free agency.
2B Tim Lopes assigned to Brazil.
Brazil activated 2B Tim Lopes.
Albuquerque Isotopes activated 2B Tim Lopes from the 7-day injured list.
Albuquerque Isotopes sent 2B Tim Lopes on a rehab assignment to ACL Rockies.
Albuquerque Isotopes placed 2B Tim Lopes on the 7-day injured list.
Colorado Rockies invited non-roster 2B Tim Lopes to spring training.
2B Tim Lopes roster status changed by Colorado Rockies.
2B Tim Lopes assigned to Albuquerque Isotopes.
Colorado Rockies signed free agent 2B Tim Lopes to a minor league contract.
2B Tim Lopes elected free agency.
Milwaukee Brewers sent 2B Tim Lopes outright to Nashville Sounds.
Milwaukee Brewers designated 2B Tim Lopes for assignment.
Milwaukee Brewers optioned 2B Tim Lopes to Nashville Sounds.
Milwaukee Brewers recalled 2B Tim Lopes from Nashville Sounds.
Milwaukee Brewers optioned 2B Tim Lopes to Nashville Sounds.
Milwaukee Brewers recalled 2B Tim Lopes from Nashville Sounds.
2B Tim Lopes changed number to --.
Milwaukee Brewers optioned 2B Tim Lopes to Nashville Sounds.
Milwaukee Brewers recalled 2B Tim Lopes from Nashville Sounds.
Milwaukee Brewers optioned 2B Tim Lopes to Nashville Sounds.
Milwaukee Brewers placed 2B Tim Lopes on the 60-day injured list. Right oblique strain.
Milwaukee Brewers sent 2B Tim Lopes on a rehab assignment to Nashville Sounds.
Milwaukee Brewers sent 2B Tim Lopes on a rehab assignment to Nashville Sounds.
Milwaukee Brewers sent 2B Tim Lopes on a rehab assignment to Nashville Sounds.
Milwaukee Brewers placed 2B Tim Lopes on the 60 day disabled list.
Milwaukee Brewers claimed 2B Tim Lopes off waivers from Seattle Mariners.
Milwaukee Brewers claimed 2B Tim Lopes off waivers from .
Seattle Mariners designated 2B Tim Lopes for assignment.
Seattle Mariners recalled 2B Tim Lopes from Mariners Alternate Training Site.
Tim Lopes roster status changed by Seattle Mariners.
Seattle Mariners optioned 2B Tim Lopes to Mariners Alternate Training Site.
Seattle Mariners placed 2B Tim Lopes on the 10-day injured list. Concussion.
Seattle Mariners sent 2B Tim Lopes on a rehab assignment to Tacoma Rainiers.
Seattle Mariners placed 2B Tim Lopes on the 7-day injured list. Concussion.
Seattle Mariners selected the contract of 2B Tim Lopes from Tacoma Rainiers.
2B Tim Lopes assigned to Seattle Mariners.
Seattle Mariners signed free agent 2B Tim Lopes to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
2B Tim Lopes assigned to Tacoma Rainiers.
2B Tim Lopes elected free agency.
Buffalo Bisons activated 2B Tim Lopes from the 7-day disabled list.
Buffalo Bisons placed 2B Tim Lopes on the 7-day disabled list retroactive to August 24, 2018.
2B Tim Lopes assigned to Buffalo Bisons from New Hampshire Fisher Cats.
Toronto Blue Jays invited non-roster 2B Tim Lopes to spring training.
2B Tim Lopes assigned to Toronto Blue Jays.
2B Tim Lopes assigned to New Hampshire Fisher Cats.
Seattle Mariners traded 2B Tim Lopes to Toronto Blue Jays. PTBN to complete the August 6 trade.
Tim Lopes assigned to Jackson Generals from Bakersfield Blaze.
2B Tim Lopes assigned to Seattle Mariners.
2B Tim Lopes assigned to Seattle Mariners.
Tim Lopes assigned to High Desert Mavericks from Clinton LumberKings.
Clinton LumberKings activated 2B Tim Lopes from the 7-day disabled list.
Clinton LumberKings placed 2B Tim Lopes on the 7-day disabled list. left ankle contusion
2B Tim Lopes assigned to Clinton LumberKings from High Desert Mavericks.
2B Tim Lopes assigned to Seattle Mariners.
Tim Lopes roster status changed by High Desert Mavericks.
High Desert Mavericks placed SS Tim Lopes on the temporarily inactive list.
SS Tim Lopes assigned to High Desert Mavericks from AZL Mariners.
Tim Lopes assigned to AZL Mariners.
Seattle Mariners signed SS Tim Lopes.