2026 Stats
AVG
.325
HR
7
RBI
32
R
28
SB
1
Rest-of-Season Projections
Signed a one-year contract with the Diamondbacks in December of 2025.
Four hits in win
Vargas went 4-for-5 with a double, two RBI and two runs scored in Friday's 9-1 win over the Rockies.
Analysis
Vargas got the rout started with a run-scoring single in the first inning and logged hits in his first four plate appearances. It was his third consecutive game with two RBI, giving him 30 over his first 36 games. That's one shy of the career-high 31 he had across 86 games for the Nationals in 2023. It's been an unprecedented year for the utility infielder, who entered 2026 batting .249 and averaging 16 RBI across nine MLB seasons. Just when it looked like he was regressing, he's responded by going 7-for-14 with six RBI over the last three contests.
Vargas got the rout started with a run-scoring single in the first inning and logged hits in his first four plate appearances. It was his third consecutive game with two RBI, giving him 30 over his first 36 games. That's one shy of the career-high 31 he had across 86 games for the Nationals in 2023. It's been an unprecedented year for the utility infielder, who entered 2026 batting .249 and averaging 16 RBI across nine MLB seasons. Just when it looked like he was regressing, he's responded by going 7-for-14 with six RBI over the last three contests.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2024
+12%
OPS vs LHP
2026
+36%
OPS vs LHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2024vs Left | .752 | 237 | 7 | 36 | .288 | ||||
| Since 2024vs Right | .669 | 363 | 4 | 45 | .267 | ||||
| 2026vs Left | 1.053 | 57 | 5 | 16 | .368 | ||||
| 2026vs Right | .776 | 119 | 2 | 16 | .304 | ||||
| 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
+4%
OPS on Road
2026
+5%
OPS at Home
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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| Since 2024Home | .689 | 291 | 6 | 40 | .256 | ||||
| Since 2024Away | .715 | 309 | 5 | 41 | .294 | ||||
| 2026Home | .892 | 86 | 5 | 20 | .301 | ||||
| 2026Away | .848 | 90 | 2 | 12 | .349 | ||||
| 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
0.38BB Rate
3.4%K Rate
9.1%BABIP
.329ISO
.195AVG
.325OBP
.349SLG
.521OPS
.869wOBA
.376Exit Velocity
87.0 mphHard Hit Rate
31.2%Barrels/PA
3.4%Expected BA
.309Expected SLG
.440Sprint Speed
24.1 ft/secGround Ball %
42.4%Line Drive %
24.5%Fly Ball %
33.1%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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Plates two runs in loss
Vargas went 1-for-5 with two RBI in Wednesday's 6-5 loss to Texas.
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Homers in loss
Vargas went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Tuesday's 7-4 loss to the Rangers.
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Scuffling since streak
Vargas went 0-for-4 in Monday's 1-0 win over Texas.
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Scores twice in win
Vargas went 0-for-3 with a walk, a stolen base and two runs scored in Sunday's 5-1 win over the Mets.
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Sticking at first base
Arizona manager Torey Lovullo said Thursday there are no plans to take playing time away from Vargas when Carlos Santana (thigh) is ready to be activated, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.
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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.