Jorge Lopez - 10 things to know with detail
- 1. Jorge Lopez is a professional baseball pitcher who currently plays for the Baltimore Orioles in Major League Baseball (MLB).
- 2. He was born on November 5, 1993 in Cayey, Puerto Rico.
- 3. Lopez was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the second round of the 2011 MLB Draft.
- 4. He made his MLB debut with the Brewers on September 29, 2015.
- 5. Lopez has also played for the Kansas City Royals and the Baltimore Orioles during his MLB career.
- 6. In 2020, he threw a complete game shutout for the Orioles against the Toronto Blue Jays, allowing only three hits and striking out seven batters.
- 7. Lopez is known for his fastball that can reach speeds of up to 97 mph, as well as his curveball and changeup.
- 8. He has struggled with consistency throughout his career, but has shown flashes of brilliance on the mound.
- 9. Lopez has a career record of 12-26 with a 6.03 ERA and 232 strikeouts in 291.2 innings pitched.
- 10. Off the field, Lopez is known for his charitable work in Puerto Rico, where he has helped with hurricane relief efforts and youth baseball programs.