Wilton López facts for kids
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López with the San Diego Padres
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| Born: July 19, 1983 León, Nicaragua |
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| August 28, 2009, for the Houston Astros | ||||||||||||||
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| April 8, 2014, for the Colorado Rockies | ||||||||||||||
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| Win–loss record | 16–17 | |||||||||||||
| Earned run average | 3.54 | |||||||||||||
| Strikeouts | 221 | |||||||||||||
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Wilton López, born on July 19, 1983, is a former professional baseball player from Nicaragua. He was a pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB). He played for teams like the Houston Astros and the Colorado Rockies.
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Wilton López's Baseball Journey
Wilton López started his baseball career in 2002. He first signed with the New York Yankees. He played in their minor league teams for several years. In 2007, he joined the San Diego Padres. He played for different minor league teams with them.
Playing for the Houston Astros
In 2009, the Houston Astros picked up López. He joined their team in Major League Baseball. In 2012, he became the team's "closer." A closer is a special pitcher who finishes the game. They try to protect the team's lead in the last part of the game.
Time with the Colorado Rockies
López was traded to the Colorado Rockies in 2013. A trade means players switch teams. He played for the Rockies until 2014. Sometimes, players are "designated for assignment." This means they might be traded or sent to a minor league team. López later became a free agent. This means he could sign with any team he wanted.
Joining the Toronto Blue Jays
In 2014, López signed a minor league deal with the Toronto Blue Jays. He played for them for a short time in 2015.
Representing Nicaragua
Wilton López also played for his home country, Nicaragua. In 2019, he was part of the Nicaragua national baseball team. They played in the 2019 Pan American Games Qualifier. He helped his team win a bronze medal at the 2019 Pan American Games in Lima.
