Nicky Lopez is a professional baseball player competing as a shortstop and second baseman for the Chicago White Sox in Major League Baseball. He joined the team in 2024 after being acquired from the Atlanta Braves, along with other players. Lopez attended Naperville Central High School in Naperville, Illinois, where he played on the varsity baseball team. He furthered his athletic career by playing college baseball at Creighton University. In 2016, he was selected by the Kansas City Royals in the fifth round of the MLB draft.
Lopez made his professional debut with the Burlington Royals before ascending through the Minor Leagues. He officially debuted in Major League Baseball on May 14, 2019, for the Kansas City Royals. Throughout his career to date, he has played for three MLB teams: Kansas City Royals (2019–2023), Atlanta Braves (2023), and Chicago White Sox (2024–present).
Nicky Lopez Contract Breakdown
On 11 January 2024, Lopez signed a 1 year $4.3 million contract with the Chicago White Sox, as per Spotrac.
| Year | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2024 | $4,300,000 | - | $4,300,000 | - | $4,300,000 |
How much is Nicky Lopez getting paid?
Nicky Lopez's base salary for the 2024 season is $4,300,000 under his contract with the Chicago White Sox , as per Spotrac.. Following a trade from the Atlanta Braves to the Chicago White Sox on November 16, 2023, Lopez signed a one-year contract with the team on January 11, 2024, valued at $4.3 million. In comparison, during the 2023 season, Lopez earned a salary of $3,700,000 while playing for the Kansas City Royals.
How much does Nicky Lopez make in a minute?
Nicky Lopez's earnings for 2024 amount to $4,300,000. With a total of 525,600 minutes in a year, this equates to an approximate earning rate of $8.18 per minute. In contrast, his total earnings for 2023 were $3,700,000, resulting in an earning rate of approximately $7.03 per minute during that year.
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Nicky Lopez's Career Earnings
Nicky Lopez's total career earnings from 2019 to 2024 amount to $12,017,150, as per Spotrac. This figure includes a signing bonus of $243,300 received in 2016 after he was selected by the Kansas City Royals in the fifth round of the MLB draft. Throughout his Major League career, Lopez has accrued this total through various contracts.
How much of Nicky Lopez’s Contract is guaranteed?
The full amount of Nicky Lopez’s contract with the Chicago White Sox worth $4,300,000 is guaranteed, as per Spotrac.
Nicky Lopez’s Contract History
Kansas City Royals (2016):
In the 2016 MLB draft, Nicky Lopez was selected by the Kansas City Royals and he received a signing bonus of $243,300.
Kansas City Royals (2019):
In 2019, Nicky made his MLB debut and signed a one-year contract worth $555,000.
Kansas City Royals (2020):
On March 05, 2020, Nicky Lopez signed a one-year contract worth $571,250 with the Kansas City Royals.
Kansas City Royals (2021):
In 2021, he signed an extension contract worth $597,500 with Kansas City.
Kansas City Royals (2022):
On June 17, 2022, Nicky signed a one-year contract worth $2.55 million with Kansas City.
Kansas City Royals (2023):
On January 13, 2023, Nicky signed another extension contract with Kansas City worth $3.7 million.
Chicago White Sox (2024):
On January 11, 2024, Nicky signed a one-year contract with the Chicago White Sox worth $4.3 million.
FAQ's On Nicky Lopez Contract
A. Nicky Lopez is 29 years old, as of 2024. He was born on March 13, 1995, in Naperville, Illinois, United States.
A. As of 2024, Nicky Lopez plays for the Chicago White Sox in Major League Baseball (MLB).
A. Nicky Lopez made his MLB debut on May 14, 2019, for the Kansas City Royals.
A. Nicky Lopez attended Creighton University, where he played college baseball.
