Javy Lopez
The Most Valuable Player of the 1996 National League Championship Series, Javy Lopez was a power-hitting catcher in the 1990s and early part of the 21st century. He played 12 seasons for the Atlanta Braves, eventually developing enough to hit 43 homers. He signed a lucrative free agent deal with the Baltimore Orioles and overcame injuries to put up good numbers into his mid-30s.
Played For
Atlanta Braves (1992-2003)
Baltimore Orioles (2004-2005)
Best Season: 2003
He batted .328 with 43 homers and 109 RBI. His .687 slugging percentage is one of the highest ever recorded by a catcher.
Born
Javier (Torres) Lopez was born on November 5, 1970, in Ponce
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
Primary Position: C
Primary Team: ATL
Major League Debut
September 18, 1992
Nine Other Players Who Debuted in 1992
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J.T. Snow
Javy Lopez
Dan Wilson
Uniform Numbers
#18
Similar Players
Roy Campanella
Post-Season Appearances
1992 National League Championship Series
1995 National League Championship Series
1995 World Series
1995 National League Divisional Series
1996 National League Divisional Series
1996 World Series
1996 National League Championship Series
1997 National League Championship Series
1997 National League Divisional Series
1998 National League Championship Series
1998 National League Divisional Series
2000 National League Divisional Series
2001 National League Championship Series
2002 National League Divisional Series
2003 National League Divisional Series
Awards and Honors
1996 NL NLCS MVP
All-Star Selections
1997 NL
1998 NL
2003 NL
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