This is a site about Pro Yakyu (Japanese Baseball), not about who the next player to go over to MLB is. It's a community of Pro Yakyu fans who have come together to share their knowledge and opinions with the world. It's a place to follow teams and individuals playing baseball in Japan (and Asia), and to learn about Japanese (and Asian) culture through baseball.
It is my sincere hope that once you learn a bit about what we're about here that you will join the community of contributors.
Michael Westbay
(aka westbaystars)
Founder
Lopez played with the Carp from 1996-97 and 2000-01, and the Hawks in 1998. Lopez batted .303 with 129 HRs and 510 RBI in his NPB career. He was selected to Best Nines (1996 and 1997). [Full Japan Times Article] [Japan Baseball Daily Stats]