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Prospect Report: Ramon Lopez
Another young Brewers outfield prospect, Ramon Lopez, also won Player of the Month honors as a member of the AA Nashville Red Wings.
Lopez, at age 22, is considered a real sparkplug in the clubhouse, as he provides maximum effort all the time. This may have led to him spending much of the 1970 season on the DL (torn ankle ligaments) but he has returned strong in 1971 and is making a good case for promotion.
Lopez has game-changing speed which doesn't seem to have yet been diminished by the two leg injuries he has suffered thus far in his professional career. He also is a plus defender with a rifle-like arm in the outfield. As a hitter, though, Lopez profiles as mainly average, although he does have a good eye at the plate and a knack for getting on base, with gives him the opportunities to showcase his elite speed.
Should he continue to progress and avoid any further serious leg injuries, Lopez' ceiling should be a career as an average outfielder in the WPK. His floor is likely that of a 4th or 5th outfielder who comes into games late for defensive purposes or as a pinch-runner.
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