Davey Lopes
Definition
Davey Lopes (May 3, 1945 – April 8, 2026) was an American professional baseball second baseman, outfielder, coach, and manager, best known for his 16-season MLB career primarily with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
A key member of the Dodgers' longest-tenured infield (1973–1981) alongside Steve Garvey, Bill Russell, and Ron Cey, Lopes was renowned for his base-stealing prowess, amassing 557 stolen bases, and contributed to their 1981 World Series championship.
Post-playing career, he served as a successful base-running coach for teams like the Atlanta Braves and managed the Milwaukee Brewers from 1986 to 1987.
Examples
Davey Lopes didn't just steal bases—he made them vanish like a magician's rabbit, leaving pitchers wondering where their out went.
In the Dodgers' golden era, Davey Lopes was the sly fox of the infield, turning routine grounders into highlight-reel hijinks.
Even coaches today whisper 'channel your inner Davey Lopes' when a runner needs to leg out a double like it's a personal vendetta.
Davey Lopes proved that at 5'9", you don't need height to tower over the basepaths—just speed and a wink.