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    Former Trojan Roberto Lopez Named Pioneer League MVP
    Orem first baseman finishes regular season with a .400 batting average.
    Former Trojan Roberto Lopez was named Pioneer League MVP after batting .400 for the season
    Former Trojan Roberto Lopez was named Pioneer League MVP after batting .400 for the season

    Sept. 5, 2008

    LOS ANGELES -- Former USC outfielder Roberto Lopez was named most valuable player of the Pioneer League after finishing the regular season with a .400 batting average (108-for-270) for the Orem Owlz. Lopez, who played for USC from 2005-08, was among the league leaders for almost every major category.

    A native of La Mesa, Calif., Lopez recorded 28 doubles, one triple, 14 home runs and 72 RBI while playing first base for the Owlz. He went 1-for-2 in his final game to reach the .400 plateau before sitting out the regular season finale.

    Lopez was a 25th round selection of the Los Angeles Angels and began the season with a 24-game hitting streak.