Dariel Lopez Stats & Scouting Report

AB	935
AVG	.286
OBP	.349
SLG	.445
HR	31

Full name Dariel Lopez
Born 02/07/2002 in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Profile Ht.: 6'1" / Wt.: 183 / Bats: R / Throws: R

Top Rankings

Organization Prospect Rankings

BA Grade/Risk: 45/High

Track Record: Lopez was one of the high-profile names in Pittsburgh's 2018 international class, signing for $400,000. He has acquitted himself well at the plate since debuting at the lower levels in 2021. He spent all of 2022 with High-A Greensboro, hitting. 286 with 19 homers in his age-20 season.

Scouting Report: Evaluators take note of Lopez's intriguing blend of tools while also acknowledging he needs to refine his game, especially defensively. Lopez's swing is surprisingly compact given his large frame and he has notable raw strength. He also has plenty of faith in his above-average contact ability. Lopez was one of the most aggressive hitters in Pittsburgh's system in 2022. His aggressiveness outside the strike zone results in too much weak contact and groundballs, something older pitchers will exploit. His power is presently geared toward right-center field, which was rewarded at Greensboro--15 of his 19 homers came at home. It's unclear where Lopez best fits defensively. He has smooth actions, solid hands and a plus throwing arm, but he's mistake-prone (25 errors) and will likely be too big to play shortstop. He played more third base and second base in 2022.

The Future: Lopez's hitting ability combined with his versatility is intriguing. He's still young, but he needs to clean up the mistakes to ensure he sticks in the dirt.

Scouting Grades: Hit: 50. Power: 55. Speed: 45. Fielding: 45. Arm: 60.

Scouting Reports

BA Grade/Risk: 45/High

Track Record: Lopez was one of the high-profile names in Pittsburgh's 2018 international class, signing for $400,000. He has acquitted himself well at the plate since debuting at the lower levels in 2021. He spent all of 2022 with High-A Greensboro, hitting. 286 with 19 homers in his age-20 season.

Scouting Report: Evaluators take note of Lopez's intriguing blend of tools while also acknowledging he needs to refine his game, especially defensively. Lopez's swing is surprisingly compact given his large frame and he has notable raw strength. He also has plenty of faith in his above-average contact ability. Lopez was one of the most aggressive hitters in Pittsburgh's system in 2022. His aggressiveness outside the strike zone results in too much weak contact and groundballs, something older pitchers will exploit. His power is presently geared toward right-center field, which was rewarded at Greensboro--15 of his 19 homers came at home. It's unclear where Lopez best fits defensively. He has smooth actions, solid hands and a plus throwing arm, but he's mistake-prone (25 errors) and will likely be too big to play shortstop. He played more third base and second base in 2022.

The Future: Lopez's hitting ability combined with his versatility is intriguing. He's still young, but he needs to clean up the mistakes to ensure he sticks in the dirt.

Scouting Grades: Hit: 50. Power: 55. Speed: 45. Fielding: 45. Arm: 60.
BA Grade/Risk: 45/High

Track Record: Lopez was one of the high-profile names in Pittsburgh's 2018 international class, signing for $400,000. He has acquitted himself well at the plate since debuting at the lower levels in 2021. He spent all of 2022 with High-A Greensboro, hitting. 286 with 19 homers in his age-20 season.

Scouting Report: Evaluators take note of Lopez's intriguing blend of tools while also acknowledging he needs to refine his game, especially defensively. Lopez's swing is surprisingly compact given his large frame and he has notable raw strength. He also has plenty of faith in his above-average contact ability. Lopez was one of the most aggressive hitters in Pittsburgh's system in 2022. His aggressiveness outside the strike zone results in too much weak contact and groundballs, something older pitchers will exploit. His power is presently geared toward right-center field, which was rewarded at Greensboro--15 of his 19 homers came at home. It's unclear where Lopez best fits defensively. He has smooth actions, solid hands and a plus throwing arm, but he's mistake-prone (25 errors) and will likely be too big to play shortstop. He played more third base and second base in 2022.

The Future: Lopez's hitting ability combined with his versatility is intriguing. He's still young, but he needs to clean up the mistakes to ensure he sticks in the dirt.

Scouting Grades: Hit: 50. Power: 55. Speed: 45. Fielding: 45. Arm: 60.