Davey Lopes has died at the age of 80.
The Los Angeles Dodgers confirmed the passing of the four-time All-Star and World Series winner on Wednesday.
The Dodgers mourn the loss of Davey Lopes, who passed away today at age 80. Lopes was a member of the team’s record-setting infield of the 1970s and 1980s and one of the finest basestealers in MLB history. Our condolences go out to his family and friends. pic.twitter.com/dJkOk0CWbP
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) April 8, 2026
A native of East Providence, RI, Lopes spent 16 seasons in the majors, playing his first decade in the league with the Dodgers. Lopes was a member of the Dodgers team that won the 1981 World Series. The Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees in six games.
Known for his speed, Lopes twice led the National League in stolen bases, posting 77 in 1975 and 63 in 1976. He finished his career with 557 swiped bags, 26th-most in MLB history. Lopes was caught stealing 114 times. A second baseman and outfielder, Lopes won a Gold Glove in 1978.
After leaving the Dodgers after the 1981 season, Lopes joined the Oakland Athletics and would later suit up for the Chicago Cubs and Houston Astros, with whom he would finish his career win 1987.
Lopes finished his career with as a .263 hitter with 1,671 hits, 155 home runs, 614 runs batted in and an OPS of .737 in 1,812 games. His 42.4 career WAR is 487th all-time and puts him level with Jose Canseco and Don Mattingly.
Following his playing career, Lopes had an extensive coaching career and served as manager of the Milwaukee Brewers for parts of three seasons from 2000 to 2002, posting a mark of 144-195. Lopes also spent time on the staffs of the Texas Rangers, Baltimore Orioles, San Diego Padres, Philadelphia Phillies and Washington Nationals. From 2011 to 2015, Lopes returned to the Dodgers as first base coach.
