Aquilino Lopez

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked Seattle Mariners #23 prospect in 2001
  Lopez led the Northwest League in strikeouts as a starter in 1999, but spent most of 2000 in the bullpen after opening the season in the rotation. His last start was a complete game, three-hit shutout. Lopez gave up runs in just five of his 34 relief outings and allowed just six hits in June and July combined. He owns a strong arm and throws a fastball, slider and changeup--all for strikes. Lopez has proven capable of succeeding in any role, but given the organization's depth in starting pitching, he's likely to remain in the bullpen.