Aurelio lopez autograph ball

Aurelio Lopez was born on September 21, , in Camargo, Tamaulipas, Mexico. He was a standout pitcher in both Mexican and American baseball. Lopez began his professional career in with the Liga Mexicana de Beisbol and was signed by the Kansas City Royals in He made his debut with the Royals on June 3, , and quickly established himself as a reliable reliever.

Aurelio lopez autograph ball

Lopez's best season with the Royals was in when he posted a ERA and recorded 13 saves.
In , Aurelio Lopez was traded to the Detroit Tigers, where he became a key member of their bullpen. He was known for his intimidating presence on the mound and earned the nickname "Señor Smoke" for his blazing fastball.

Lopez played a crucial role in helping the Tigers win the World Series, recording four saves in the postseason. He finished his career with the Houston Astros in , retiring with a ERA, 85 saves, and strikeouts in innings pitched.

Lopez was posthumously inducted into the Mexican Baseball Hall of Fame in