Javy Lopez is a retired all-star catcher. Javy Lopez was first signed by the Atlanta Braves in 1987 and had his best season in 2003. Lopez is a 3 time all-star and also won the Silver Slugger award for catchers in 2003.
Fast Facts:
- Born: November 5, 1970
- Birthplace: Ponce, Puerto Rico
- Made MLB debut with the Atlanta Braves
- 2007: Opened the season as a Free Agent as a result of being released by the Colorado Rockies
Javy Lopez Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to Major League Baseball
- Baseball-Reference: Career Stats
- Height: 6' 3"
- Weight: 230 lb
- Rookie Year: 1994
Javy Lopez Timeline
November 5, 1970: Born
1987: Drafted by the Atlanta Braves
1992: Made MLB Debut with the Atlanta Braves against the New York Mets
1993: International League All-Star
1994: 10th in the National League Rookie of the Year award voting
1996: National League Championship Series Most Valuable Player
1997: Played in the 1997 All-Star game
1998: Played in the 1998 All-Star game
2001: Signed as a Free Agent by the Atlanta Braves
2003: Played in the 2003 All-Star game
2003: National League Silver Slugger award
2003: National League Comeback Player of the Year award
2004: Signed as a Free Agent by the Baltimore Orioles
2006: Traded to the Boston Red Sox
2006: Released by the Boston Red Sox
2006-2007: Signed by the Colorado Rockies
2007: Released as a Free Agent by the Colorado Rockies
2007: Signed by the Atlanta Braves to a minor league deal
2008: Retires
