Nicky Lopez

This is the Topps Now card for Nicky Lopez, featured in MLB The Show 23. He's a 95 Overall Diamond card and is a two-way player primarily playing RP. He can also fill in at 2B, 3B, SS.

Released 1 year ago, Nicky Lopez is a free option from the August Topps Now Week 2.

At the plate, Nicky Lopez displays excellent contact overall, with specific ratings of 115 Contact vs Right and 110 Contact vs Left. He brings solid power to the plate, evident from his 95 Power vs Right and 65 Power vs Left. In terms of plate discipline, his good Vision stands at 98, paired with his good Discipline rating of 94. When runners are in scoring position, Nicky Lopez's outstanding Clutch (rated 125) often comes into play.

On the mound, Nicky Lopez exhibits strong H/9 (92), above average K/9 (88), and outstanding BB/9 (125). With runners threatening, his Pitching Clutch (125) shows elite performance. His overall pitching profile is defined by great control (Control: 94), outstanding velocity (Velocity: 95), and outstanding break (Break: 99).

He utilizes a 3-pitch mix, spearheaded by a 4 Seam FB, complemented by a Screwball.

In the field, Nicky Lopez is a very strong defender. His key defensive attributes are 99 Fielding, 77 Arm Strength, and 91 Reaction time.

On the basepaths, Nicky Lopez showcases solid speed. This is supported by 61 Speed, a 55 Stealing rating, and 70 Baserunning Aggression.

Nicky Lopez is a 28-year-old player from Illinois, standing 5'11" tall and weighing 180 lbs. He currently plays for the Braves, batting Left-handed and throwing Right-handed.

Other available versions for Nicky Lopez include: Live (72 Bronze),World Baseball Classic (90 Diamond).