Gamethread 2/28: Blue Jays (SS) at Phillies. Washburn University Athletics. Lopes led the National League with 77 steals in 1975, and again with 63 the following season. Baker called Lopes a longtime friend, and said he will work with the infield and outfield in addition to his first base coaching duties. He was a guy whose blazing speed made things happen on the field and whose personality made things happen in the clubhouse. He also hit 17 twice (1978 and 1983), appeared in four consecutive All-Star games from 1978 to 1981, played in one Division Series, six NLCS and four World Series, including as a member of the 1981 World Champion Dodgers. On June 13, 1973, the Los Angeles Dodgers had a lineup that included Steve Garvey at first base, Davey Lopes at second base, Ron Cey at third base and Bill Russell playing shortstop in the second . They would be teammates and starters until the end of 1981. A lifetime .263 hitter, Lopes batted a consistent .265 over his final five seasons in As, Cubs and Astros uniforms. Among players with over 550 steals, only Tim Raines (84.7 percent) has a higher success rate than Lopes' 83 percent. Davey Lopes was a Second Baseman and Outfielder. "We don't play that way," Lopes repeated. [3], On September 30, 2016, Lopes was traded to the Toronto Blue Jays as the PTBNL in a trade in exchange for Pat Venditte. Evan W. Bladh has contributed hundreds of pieces to various Dodger blogs over the years. To be sure, Lopes has a team that must take on his personality. Tommy John, Stephen Strasburg And Matt Harvey: A Ligament Runs Through Them, It was something about a ligament, said Davey Lopes, a Dodgers infielder back then and the Nationals first base coach now. "I think that's disrespectful. "My first night in Iowa, I got drunk," Lopes says. Faced with a controversy-for instance, minority hiring-the baseball establishment prefers to say something that sounds good, then retire to the cocktail lounge. He said first base coach Davey Lopes, who swiped 557 bases in the majors, had given him a key piece of advice. This article was published more than7 years ago. In 162 games, they stole 138 bases in 157 tries, for a success rate of 87.9%, which is the best stealing percentage in MLB history. Davey Lopes had 1,671 hits over his career. in East Providence, RI Lopes made his Major League debut for the Dodgers on September 22, 1972, against the San Francisco Giants and was 0 for 5 in that game. Managers, including Bruce Bochy and Baker, continually stumped for him. "oh, no, sir," Barker says, relieved. [7], In 2020, Lopes hit .238 with 2 home runs and 15 RBI in 46 games. That level of accuracy can lead to some cool things, like stealing two straight bags in a desperately tense playoff series in which every runner is precious. But now that Davey Lopes is retiring after 45 years, it seems more likely than ever that baseball is going to slow down. Scores from any date in Major League history, Minor, Foreign, College, & Black Baseball, Frequently Asked Questions about MLB and Baseball, Subscribe to Stathead Baseball: Get your first month FREE. Positions: This is ultimately where he would finish his storied career. October 4, 1987 It was Game 1 in 1978, and Davey Lopes responded to the question-the question of the new world, perhaps-with five simple, forceful words: KD stars with Booker in long-awaited Suns debut, Top draft prospect Carter charged in fatal crash, No. He is best known for being a Baseball Player. On December 18, 2020, Lopes was designated for assignment by the Mariners after the signing of Chris Flexen was made official.[8]. Thankfully, we wont have to know what the 2007-10 Phillies would have been like without the base running prowess of Lopes in the first base coachs box, and had he decided to put off retirement for another year, another young team would have been lucky to have him. When you're going through the celebration for Jackie Robinson and you're in virtually the same situation as you were when he was playing, something needs to be said.". The group won four pennants and one World Series in the process, eventually ousting the dynasty that was the Cincinnati Reds. He was always a very disciplined hitter, walking 833 times against only 852 strikeouts during his 16 seasons. The proposed parachute cloth mural at Davey Lopes Recreation Center, 227 Dudley St, Providence, RI 02907, will cover six garage bays that are approximately 8' x 8' in size. The Nationalsfinished 27th in the majors in stolen bases this season,and bring back a roster that figures to have plenty of speed in Bryce Harper, Michael A. Taylor, Anthony Rendon, Danny Espinosa and potentially Trea Turner. Davey Lopes will always be loved by Dodger fans for what he accomplished as a player. By his second year he was an everyday player and in 1974 he went 5-for-5 with three homers against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. An elite baserunner during his playing days, Lopes was both prolific [557 steals] and efficient [83 percent], and he now tutors a team that may not be the fastest in the game, but is . [button color=red size=big alignment=center rel=follow openin=samewindow url=https://dodgersnation.com/dodgers-announce-list-of-22-non-roster-invitees-for-spring-training-ht0696/2018/01/31/]Dodgers Announce 22 Non-Roster Invitees For Spring Training[/button]. With Oakland, Lopes teamed with Rickey Henderson to steal 158 bases, setting a new American League record for teammates. The head first slide is the most popular now. She was also preceded in death by her grandson, John DeBoard Jr. Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday at 10 a.m. in St. Patrick's Church, 205 Main St., Nicholson, to be celebrated by the . His primary position was second base, but also played all three outfield positions, third base and shortstop. He credited his success in Philadelphia to hitting that sweet spot, coaching-wise: having tremendous athletes who bought into what he was teaching. Look through the various listings provided till you get the one you are looking for. During his time with the Phillies, Lopes helped them lead the league in stolen base percentage for 3 consecutive seasons. On November 22, 2010, he was named the first base coach for the Los Angeles Dodgers, a position he held through the 2015 season. Year: 1988. Professional career [ edit] Seattle Mariners [ edit] Lopes attended Edison High School in Huntington Beach, California. Well, I'm here to let them know that's not the case. In a way, the infield quartet brings to mind four key figures who helped propel the Dodgers glory days of the 1970s the legendary infield of Steve Garvey, Davey Lopes, Ron Cey and Bill Russell. He can't lie. In 1985 with the Cubs, he stole 47 bases and was caught just four times. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. in stolen base attempts after the third inning, a key stat when you talk about having the conviction to grab a bag in the late innings of a playoff game. *, Success on the field takes an orchestra of moving parts, working in unison; players playing to their strengths, absorbing necessary wisdom, and finding production between pitches. Second Baseman and Outfielder, Born: [12] Lopes became a free agent following the season. Two years ago, when Bakers son Darren hoped to go to a Rangers game in Oakland, Baker spoke to Maddux, who was the Texas pitching coach at the time. Javascript is required for the selection of a player. In 1975, Lopes stole 38 consecutive bases without getting caught, breaking a 53-year-old record set by Max Carey. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. There are five minority managers-Felipe Alou (Expos), Dusty Baker (Giants), Jerry Manuel (White Sox), Don Baylor (Cubs) and Davey Lopes, the new manager of the Brewers. Along with Steve Garvey (1B), Bill Russell (SS) and Ron Cey (3B), which stayed together for eight and a half seasons. The last Dodger to hit three home runs in one World Series was Davey Lopes, in 1978. Lopes' record was broken by, List of Major League Baseball stolen base records, List of Gold Glove Award winners at second base, List of major league players with 500 stolen bases, List of Major League Baseball career runs scored leaders, List of Major League Baseball career stolen bases leaders, List of Major League Baseball annual stolen base leaders. Get the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about left fielder Davey Lopes on ESPN. Davey Lopes Height, Weight & Measurements At 77 years old, Davey Lopes height is 5' 9" (1.75 m) . Lopes debuted in 1972 . Dating & Relationship status She is currently single. It looked to be the beginning of the end to a fine career for Lopes. David Jones (30th December, 1945 - 29th February, 2012) played Colin Lomax, the grandson of Ena Sharples, on Coronation Street in March 1961. The question-What are you?-that Davey's been hearing for a so long? 2 One of 10 siblings living in a tenement, the 5-foot-9, 170-pound stalwart played baseball like someone who had something to prove. Man United's FA Cup win proves Garnacho is a key player and Maguire must leave. One of the game's best base stealers, he'd study a pitcher-how he moved to first, where he positioned his feet, how he turned his shoulder-until he could calibrate a lead to the nearest inch. Who would the fans rather see as the first batter after a seven-week strike? Women's Champ Week predictions: Which teams will win the auto bids in all 32 conferences? When you look in a mirror, what do you see looking back at you? Timothy Aaron Lopes (born June 24, 1994) is an American professional baseball infielder in the San Diego Padres organization. Lopes spent nine seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers as their regular second baseman. Former major league second baseman and base coach Davey Lopes has retired, MLB.com's Bill Ladson reports. His mother wanted him to go to college, so when Davey told her of his plans, she expressed her opinion by slapping her 18-year-old son across the face. Do you have a blog? Whatever this man is-and the list is long-he is not politically correct. But leading all of baseball in stolen base percentage wasnt enough to convince the Phillies that Lopes was worth a raise. He has played in Major League baseball (MLB) for the Seattle Mariners and Milwaukee Brewers . I said, 'I didn't until I saw this place.'" Steve Garvey, Davey Lopes, Bill Russell and Ron Cey had manned the Chavez Ravine crushed brick since June 13, 1973. Moreover, he doesn't want to. He shrugs. [14] Lopes is married to Amber Lopes. $92.29. And that's with a minimum of four and a maximum of seven ga, Ethier 'Honors The Game.' Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Former Phillies and current Nationals outfielder Jayson Werth had nothing butgreat things to say about his first base coach. Lopes was the first base coach for the Dodgers from 2010 through last season, and filled that same positionwith the Nationalsunder Frank Robinson in 2006. You can use your neighbor's name, phone number, or email address to find their address. They stayed together for 9 consecutive . The 71-year-old took leads and crossover steps, showing Revere an inefficiency in his first few steps that was costing him time perhaps part of the reason he has been caught more often (th, Ex-Terp Greivis Vasquez Out At Least Three Months After Ankle Surgery, Baseball: The Washington Nationals named Chris Speier bench coach, Mike Maddux pitching coach, Davey Lopes first base coach, Jacque Jones assistant hitting coach and Dan Firova bullpen coach. Baseman and base coach Davey Lopes, who swiped 557 bases in the San Padres. 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