2022 Stats
AVG
.263
HR
4
RBI
23
R
19
SB
3
2023 Projections
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Vargas is a journeyman infielder, one who has bounced around between five organizations within the past three seasons. He can play all around the infield and is not a total zero with the bat like a lot of utility infielders. Thanks in part to a vastly improved strikeout rate, Vargas was able to carve out his most playing time ever. It's not crazy to think he could surpass the 222 plate appearances he logged in 2022 this upcoming season, with the stripped-down Nationals lacking established MLB talent. While he's not exciting, Vargas can be useful for stretches in deep leagues when he's getting regular run. Read Past Outlooks

Avoids arbitration
Vargas signed a one-year contract with the Nationals on Tuesday, avoiding arbitration
ANALYSIS
Vargas provided solid production at the plate for Washington, slashing .302/.338/.439 upon joining the team in August. The 31-year-old infielder could slide back in as a starter in 2023, though he will likely ultimately settle into his customary utility role.
Vargas provided solid production at the plate for Washington, slashing .302/.338/.439 upon joining the team in August. The 31-year-old infielder could slide back in as a starter in 2023, though he will likely ultimately settle into his customary utility role.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2020
+17%
OPS vs RHP
2022
+6%
OPS vs LHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2020vs Left | .555 | 146 | 3 | 14 | .193 | ||||
Since 2020vs Right | .647 | 213 | 2 | 19 | .254 | ||||
2022vs Left | .715 | 81 | 2 | 10 | .253 | ||||
2022vs Right | .676 | 141 | 2 | 13 | .269 | ||||
2021vs Left | .323 | 35 | 0 | 3 | .121 | ||||
2021vs Right | .523 | 48 | 0 | 4 | .182 | ||||
2020vs Left | .381 | 30 | 1 | 1 | .107 | ||||
2020vs Right | .726 | 24 | 0 | 2 | .304 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2020
+5%
OPS at Home
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+10%
OPS on Road
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Since 2020Home | .625 | 177 | 2 | 17 | .239 | ||||
Since 2020Away | .594 | 182 | 3 | 16 | .218 | ||||
2022Home | .655 | 106 | 2 | 10 | .253 | ||||
2022Away | .723 | 116 | 2 | 13 | .273 | ||||
2021Home | .614 | 41 | 0 | 5 | .243 | ||||
2021Away | .269 | 42 | 0 | 2 | .075 | ||||
2020Home | .530 | 30 | 0 | 2 | .185 | ||||
2020Away | .542 | 24 | 1 | 1 | .208 | ||||
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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
0.35BB Rate
3.6%K Rate
10.4%BABIP
.279ISO
.129AVG
.263OBP
.299SLG
.392OPS
.691wOBA
.304Exit Velocity
87.0 mphHard Hit Rate
21.3%Barrels/PA
1.8%Expected BA
.227Expected SLG
.305Sprint Speed
24.4 ft/secGround Ball %
48.1%Line Drive %
20.2%Fly Ball %
31.7%Advanced Batting Stats
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Vargas looked likely to make the Diamondbacks' Opening Day roster and indeed he did, but a 3-for-20 start got him designated for assignment Aug. 6. Minnesota brought Vargas in and played him for a bit while Luis Arraez was injured, but the Twins eventually followed suit and DFA'd Vargas on Sept. 2. Claimed by the Cubs, Vargas only logged nine PA for Chicago down the stretch around a stint on the IL with a right hamstring strain. It's nice that Vargas can move around the infield, but he has not actually graded out all that well defensively and he's shown little offensively. At press time, Vargas remains on the Cubs' 40-man roster, but it would not be a surprise if he ended up bouncing around the league again in 2021.
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Not starting nightcap
Vargas is out of the lineup for Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader versus the Mets, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
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Day off Friday
Vargas isn't starting Friday against the Marlins.
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Stays hot with two more hits
Vargas went 2-for-3 with a run scored and a steal in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Orioles.
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Still not starting
Vargas isn't in the lineup Friday against the Phillies.
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Heads to bench Thursday
Vargas is not in Thursday's lineup against the Cardinals.
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