Brandon Lopez
| AB | 667 |
|---|---|
| AVG | .256 |
| OBP | .345 |
| SLG | .301 |
| HR | 0 |
- Full name Brandon Alexander Lopez
- Born 09/09/1993 in Miramar, FL
- Profile Ht.: 6'1" / Wt.: 190 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School Miami
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Drafted in the 10th round (303rd overall) by the Minnesota Twins in 2016 (signed for $30,000).
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Lopez has been Miami's starting shortstop for four years, and is finishing his career with a flourish. He is the Hurricanes' leading hitter this year, performing so well (he hit .392) that he was inserted into the cleanup spot in the lineup to protect Zack Collins. Lopez is not a prototypical cleanup hitter, and hits for average over power. The righthanded hitter is aggressive at the plate, but finds a way to put the bat on the ball. Lopez is a steady defender, but lacks the range to remain at shortstop as a professional. He likely profiles best as a utility infielder, unless he is able to add more range or power. But he could provide a team good value as a senior sign who has overcome past maturity issues.
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Lopez has been Miami's starting shortstop for four years, and is finishing his career with a flourish. He is the Hurricanes' leading hitter this year, performing so well (he hit .392) that he was inserted into the cleanup spot in the lineup to protect Zack Collins. Lopez is not a prototypical cleanup hitter, and hits for average over power. The righthanded hitter is aggressive at the plate, but finds a way to put the bat on the ball. Lopez is a steady defender, but lacks the range to remain at shortstop as a professional. He likely profiles best as a utility infielder, unless he is able to add more range or power. But he could provide a team good value as a senior sign who has overcome past maturity issues. -
Lopez joins a long line of recent American Heritage products, including Royals first baseman Eric Hosmer and Arizona State shortstop Deven Marrero. While Lopez plays shortstop in high school and has improved his defense this spring, he profiles as a third baseman as a pro. The righthanded hitter has added strength to his 6-foot-2, 185-pound frame and doesn't have the speed (7.0 seconds over 60 yards) to stay in the middle infield. Scouts who like him see power potential out of his fluid, balanced swing, particularly as he matures and gets stronger. He shows a willingness to use the whole field and can drive the ball to right field. Soft hands, nimble footwork and an above-average arm complete the third-base package. Teams that think Lopez will firm up his body and add power will buy him out of a Miami commitment.
