2026 Stats
AVG
.261
HR
7
RBI
46
R
38
SB
1
Rest-of-Season Projections
Signed a one-year contract with the Diamondbacks in December of 2025.
Makes second straight start
Vargas started at first base and went 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Brewers.
Analysis
Vargas' eighth-inning double plated what eventually turned out to be the winning run. He made a second straight start at first base and is 4-for-8 with two RBI in those two games. Saturday's start was against a right-hander, which is usually Pavin Smith's job. Even though the early-season shine has come off Vargas' bat -- he had a .102 batting average and .336 OPS over 34 games from May 20 through the end of June -- he could gain more opportunities, as Smith (.152/.260/.212) is having his own struggles at the plate.
Vargas' eighth-inning double plated what eventually turned out to be the winning run. He made a second straight start at first base and is 4-for-8 with two RBI in those two games. Saturday's start was against a right-hander, which is usually Pavin Smith's job. Even though the early-season shine has come off Vargas' bat -- he had a .102 batting average and .336 OPS over 34 games from May 20 through the end of June -- he could gain more opportunities, as Smith (.152/.260/.212) is having his own struggles at the plate.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2024
+21%
OPS vs LHP
2026
+49%
OPS vs LHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2024vs Left | .738 | 272 | 7 | 41 | .280 | ||||
| Since 2024vs Right | .611 | 432 | 4 | 54 | .240 | ||||
| 2026vs Left | .905 | 92 | 5 | 21 | .318 | ||||
| 2026vs Right | .607 | 188 | 2 | 25 | .231 | ||||
| 2025vs Left | .668 | 52 | 2 | 11 | .260 | ||||
| 2025vs Right | .679 | 69 | 1 | 8 | .277 | ||||
| 2024vs Left | .644 | 128 | 0 | 9 | .261 | ||||
| 2024vs Right | .587 | 175 | 1 | 21 | .235 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2024
+2%
OPS on Road
2026
+8%
OPS at Home
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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| Since 2024Home | .655 | 349 | 6 | 47 | .241 | ||||
| Since 2024Away | .667 | 355 | 5 | 48 | .271 | ||||
| 2026Home | .734 | 144 | 5 | 27 | .248 | ||||
| 2026Away | .679 | 136 | 2 | 19 | .273 | ||||
| 2025Home | .548 | 52 | 1 | 7 | .208 | ||||
| 2025Away | .766 | 69 | 2 | 12 | .313 | ||||
| 2024Home | .617 | 153 | 0 | 13 | .245 | ||||
| 2024Away | .606 | 150 | 1 | 17 | .248 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Ildemaro Vargas compare to other hitters?
This section compares his stats with all batting seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 400 plate appearances)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
BB/K
0.58BB Rate
5.4%K Rate
9.3%BABIP
.266ISO
.142AVG
.261OBP
.305SLG
.402OPS
.707wOBA
.308Exit Velocity
87.2 mphHard Hit Rate
29.5%Barrels/PA
2.1%Expected BA
.294Expected SLG
.418Sprint Speed
24.0 ft/secGround Ball %
44.2%Line Drive %
20.6%Fly Ball %
35.2%Advanced Batting Stats
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Vargas signed a minor-league contract with the Diamondbacks, the utility infielder's third stint in the desert. Other than his position versatility - Vargas played at least 50 innings at third base, shortstop, second base and left field in 2024 - there's not much to spark interest. He makes contact but there's little impact; Vargas has a .643 OPS with 17 home runs over 420 MLB games. The Diamondbacks have a need for a utility player after Kevin Newman bolted for the Angels, and Vargas will be a candidate along with Blaze Alexander and possibly Tim Tawa.
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Racks up three hits
Vargas went 3-for-5 with one RBI in Friday's 7-4 extra-innings loss to the Brewers.
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Drawing start against righty
Vargas will start at first base and bat seventh in Sunday's game against the Twins.
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Returns to starting lineup
Vargas started at first base and went 0-for-4 in Wednesday's 8-0 loss to the Marlins.
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Losing hold of everyday role
Vargas is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals.
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Comes off bench again
Vargas (thigh) entered Saturday's game as a pinch hitter, went 0-for-1, and finished as the designated hitter in a 6-1 loss to Washington.
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Value as trade piece
Jon Morosi of MLB Network said Friday he believes Vargas will "have a lot of value" ahead of the August 1 trade deadline.
Analysis
The utility man went down early in the season with a shoulder injury and has played just 16 games since he returned from the IL on May 3, but he's hit well during that stretch with an .896 OPS and 10 RBI. Vargas isn't likely to be a lineup regular in 2023, but his versatility could provide some solid value for contending teams.
The utility man went down early in the season with a shoulder injury and has played just 16 games since he returned from the IL on May 3, but he's hit well during that stretch with an .896 OPS and 10 RBI. Vargas isn't likely to be a lineup regular in 2023, but his versatility could provide some solid value for contending teams.