2026 Stats
AVG
.458
HR
1
RBI
4
R
5
SB
0
Rest-of-Season Projections
Signed a one-year contract with the Diamondbacks in December of 2025.
Makes third straight start
Vargas started at first base and went 1-for-4 with a walk, a double and a run scored in Thursday's 7-1 win over the Mets.
Analysis
Vargas started for the third consecutive game, two at first base sandwiched around one at second. There's a path to playing time for the veteran switch hitter with both Pavin Smith (elbow) and Carlos Santana (groin) on the 10-day injured list, and Vargas has hit safely in all seven games he's played to begin the season, going 11-for-24 (.458) with four extra-base hits and four RBI.
Vargas started for the third consecutive game, two at first base sandwiched around one at second. There's a path to playing time for the veteran switch hitter with both Pavin Smith (elbow) and Carlos Santana (groin) on the 10-day injured list, and Vargas has hit safely in all seven games he's played to begin the season, going 11-for-24 (.458) with four extra-base hits and four RBI.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2024
+10%
OPS vs LHP
2026
+31%
OPS vs LHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2024vs Left | .701 | 192 | 3 | 23 | .276 | ||||
| Since 2024vs Right | .639 | 258 | 2 | 30 | .257 | ||||
| 2026vs Left | 1.417 | 12 | 1 | 3 | .500 | ||||
| 2026vs Right | 1.083 | 14 | 0 | 1 | .417 | ||||
| 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
+88%
OPS at Home
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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| Since 2024Home | .659 | 217 | 2 | 24 | .253 | ||||
| Since 2024Away | .673 | 233 | 3 | 29 | .277 | ||||
| 2026Home | 1.674 | 12 | 1 | 4 | .545 | ||||
| 2026Away | .890 | 14 | 0 | 0 | .385 | ||||
| 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
1.00BB Rate
7.7%K Rate
7.7%BABIP
.476ISO
.292AVG
.458OBP
.500SLG
.750OPS
1.250wOBA
.533Exit Velocity
86.7 mphHard Hit Rate
36.4%Barrels/PA
7.7%Expected BA
.478Expected SLG
.685Sprint Speed
25.1 ft/secGround Ball %
33.3%Line Drive %
42.9%Fly Ball %
23.8%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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Fills in at 1B
Vargas started at first base and went 1-for-5 in Tuesday's 4-3 extra-inning loss to the Mets.
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Enters for injured teammate
Vargas entered Sunday's game after first baseman Carlos Santana was removed due to a groin injury. Vargas went 1-for-2 with a walk, a triple and two RBI in a 6-5 extra-inning win over Atlanta.
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Serves as DH
Vargas went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Monday's 9-6 win over Detroit.
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Clinches roster spot
The Diamondbacks selected Vargas' contract from Triple-A Reno on Wednesday.
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Expected to make roster
Vargas is expected to be on Arizona's Opening Day roster, after the team reassigned Jacob Amaya to minor-league camp Sunday, 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.