Former Royals infielder Nicky Lopez sets a second MLB record with Atlanta Braves
The Atlanta Braves have a pair of MVP candidates in first baseman Matt Olson and right fielder Ronald Acuña.
But neither of those two leads the team in average or on-base plus slugging percentage among players who have started at least one game. Atlanta’s team leader in those categories is Nicky Lopez, the former Royals infielder.
There’s an obvious caveat: Lopez has appeared in just three…