Angel Lopez (minors05)

Angel López

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 5' 8", Weight 180 lb.

• School Northampton Community College

• Born March 14, 1997 in Santurce P.R.

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Biographical Information

Angel López has pitched in the minors and for the Mexican national team.

López hit .411 with a school-record 14 homers in 2017. He was drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the 13th round of the 2017 Amateur Draft (the scout was Bob Mayer ), and he hit .194/.281/.389 for the AZL Indians in his first year. He struggled again at the plate as his batting line was .197/.285/.295 for the Mahoning Valley Scrappers, but he throw out 40% of those who tried to steal; he also went 5-for-18 for the Lynchburg Hillcats.

He was 9-for-31 for the AZL Indians Blue in 2019, but his batting line fell to .152/.233/.258 with A-class Lake County Captains. He then had a .175/.267/.400 batting line for the RA12 of the Puerto Rican Winter League in the winter. López played in 3 classes in 2021, but he only had 19 appearances combined. He hit .192/.305/.340 in winter ball, and he was 7-for-46 with the Akron RubberDucks. López also represented Mexico in the 2023 World Baseball Classic, but he didn't play in any games as Austin Barnes and Alexis Wilson were their catchers.