Mendy López
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Mendy López Aude (born October 15, 1973 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) is a utilityman who has played for many professional baseball teams.
[edit] Career Summary
López was signed as an amateur free agent by the Kansas City Royals on February 26, 1992. He is often referred to as a "journeyman", a title bestowed upon those in the sports world who play on several different teams within a short amount of time. Lopez has played for four Major League Baseball teams over the span of his 7-year career: the Kansas City Royals (1992-1999, 2003-2004), the Florida Marlins (2000), the Houston Astros (2001), and the Pittsburgh Pirates (2001-2002).
On July 9, 2004 the Kansas City Royals sold his contract to the Samsung Lions of the Korean Baseball Organization.
[edit] Claim to Fame
López is probably best known for his dramatic pinch-hit, three-run, game-tying home run against Chicago White Sox pitcher Dámaso Marte with 1 out in the bottom of the ninth inning during the Kansas City Royals' first game of the 2004 Major League Baseball season. The Royals went on to win the game 9-7.
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