Nicky Lopez is an American professional baseball utility player born on March 13, 1995, in Naperville, Illinois. A shortstop and second baseman drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the fifth round of the 2016 MLB draft, he debuted in the majors in 2019 and has since played for the Royals, Atlanta Braves, Chicago White Sox, Los Angeles Angels, Chicago Cubs, and Texas Rangers. Known for his contact hitting and Gold Glove-caliber defense, he represented Italy at the 2023 World Baseball Classic. This tag page collects news, articles, interviews, and updates covering his career milestones, team transactions, performance, and ongoing role in Major League Baseball through June 2026.