Jorge López

Note: This page is for pitcher Jorge Lopez who made his major league debut in 2015; for others with the same name click here.

Jorge Yabiel Lopez Ramos

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 4", Weight 165 lb.
• High School Caguas Military Academy
• Debut September 29, 2015

• Born February 10, 1993 in Cayey, Puerto Rico

BR page

Biographical Information

Pitcher Jorge Lopez was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 2nd round of the 2011 amateur draft. He was signed by scouts Charlie Sullivan and Manolo Hernandez for $695,000 and made his pro debut that summer. Lopez played for the World Team in the 2014 Futures Game.

He was a winner in his major league debut for the Brewers on September 29, 2015. He started against the San Diego Padres, giving up 3 runs in 5 innings and was credited with the 4-3 win.

On July 27, 2018, he was traded to the Kansas City Royals along with Brett Phillips in return for 3B Mike Moustakas. Facing the Twins on September 8th, he began the game by pitching 8 perfect innings, but he lost his bid to add his name to the record books when he walked Max Kepler to lead off the 9th, and then a single to Robbie Grossman before being relieved by Wily Peralta, having thrown 110 pitches. He received credit for the 4-1 win.

Notable Achievements

• 2015 Pitcher of the Year Southern League Biloxi Shuckers
• AL All-Star (2022)

Related Sites

• Jorge Lopez on mlb.com
• BR minors page