Career Timeline of Davey Lopes: Major Achievements and Milestones
Discover the career path of Davey Lopes, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Davey Lopes is a former MLB second baseman and manager. He played for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Oakland Athletics, Chicago Cubs, and Houston Astros. He also managed the Milwaukee Brewers. Lopes batted and threw right-handed during his playing career.
5 hours ago : Dodgers Legend and Two-Time World Series Winner, Davey Lopes, Passes Away at 80
Davey Lopes, a Los Angeles Dodgers legend and two-time World Series champion, has died at the age of 80. Lopes was known for his speed and stellar career with the Dodgers.
1967: Drafted by San Francisco Giants
In 1967, Lopes was selected by the San Francisco Giants in the eighth round of the MLB draft, but he did not sign with them.
1968: Drafted by Los Angeles Dodgers
In 1968, Lopes was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the second round of the MLB January Draft.
1970: Plays in Triple-A Spokane
In 1970, Lopes played in Triple-A, in Spokane, with Tommy Lasorda as manager.
September 22, 1972: MLB Debut
On September 22, 1972, at the age of 27, Lopes made his major league debut for the Dodgers against the Giants, going hitless in five at bats.
1972: Plays in Triple-A Albuquerque
In 1972, Lopes played in Triple-A Albuquerque, with Tommy Lasorda as manager.
May 13, 1973: First Home Run
On May 13, 1973, Lopes hit his first major league home run against Jim Barr of the San Francisco Giants.
1978: All-Star and World Series performance
In 1978, Lopes appeared in an All-Star game. Lopes' best World Series was against the Yankees, when he hit three home runs and seven RBIs.
1979: Career High Home Runs
In 1979, Lopes hit a career-high 28 home runs, becoming one of only seven second basemen in NL history to have hit that many home runs in a season.
1982: Traded to Oakland Athletics
Before the 1982 season, the Dodgers traded Lopes to the Oakland Athletics to make room for rookie Steve Sax. Lopes teamed with Rickey Henderson to steal 158 bases, setting a new American League record for teammates. Henderson collected 130, Lopes 28.
August 31, 1984: Traded to Chicago Cubs
On August 31, 1984, the Athletics traded Lopes to the Chicago Cubs to complete an earlier deal for Chuck Rainey.
July 21, 1986: Traded to Houston Astros
On July 21, 1986, Lopes was traded to the Houston Astros for Frank DiPino.
1987: Retirement
In 1987, Lopes retired at the end of the season, after stealing 47 bases at the age of 40 and 25 at age 41.
1989: Bench Coach for Texas Rangers
From 1989 to 1991, Lopes served as the bench coach for the Texas Rangers.
1991: End of Bench Coach for Texas Rangers
In 1991, Lopes ended his service as the bench coach for the Texas Rangers.
1992: First Base Coach for Baltimore Orioles
From 1992 to 1994, Lopes coached first base for the Baltimore Orioles.
1994: End of First Base Coach for Baltimore Orioles
In 1994, Lopes ended his service as the first base coach for the Baltimore Orioles.
1995: First Base Coach for San Diego Padres
From 1995 to 1999, Lopes coached first base for the San Diego Padres.
1999: End of First Base Coach for San Diego Padres
In 1999, Lopes ended his service as the first base coach for the San Diego Padres.
2000: Hired as Milwaukee Brewers Manager
In 2000, Lopes was hired as the Milwaukee Brewers manager, becoming the manager for the team's last season at Milwaukee County Stadium and their first season at Miller Park.
2002: Fired as Milwaukee Brewers Manager
In 2002, fifteen games into the season, club management fired Lopes as manager because of the Brewers' poor performance and his media and field antics.
2003: Rejoined Padres as First Base Coach
From 2003 to 2005, Lopes rejoined the San Diego Padres as first base coach.
2005: End of First Base Coach for San Diego Padres
In 2005, Lopes ended his service as the first base coach for the San Diego Padres.
2006: First Base Coach for Washington Nationals
In 2006, Lopes held the position of first base coach with the Washington Nationals.
2007: First Base Coach for Philadelphia Phillies
From 2007 to 2010, Lopes held the same position as first base coach with the Philadelphia Phillies.
November 22, 2010: First Base Coach for Los Angeles Dodgers
On November 22, 2010, Lopes was named the first base coach for the Los Angeles Dodgers, a position he held through the 2015 season.
2010: End of First Base Coach for Philadelphia Phillies
In 2010, Lopes ended his service as the first base coach for the Philadelphia Phillies.
November 5, 2015: First Base Coach of Washington Nationals
On November 5, 2015, Lopes was named the first base coach of the Washington Nationals.
2017: Retirement from Coaching
In 2017, Lopes decided to retire from coaching after the season.
2017: Contract Expired with Washington Nationals
In 2017, Lopes' contract expired after the season with the Washington Nationals.
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