Ildemaro Vargas -- Prospect Evaluation
Prospect Evaluation sources for Ildemaro Vargas of the Arizona Diamondbacks
Ildemaro Jose Vargas is a Venezuelan infielder born July 16, 1991 in Caripito. Standing 6'0" and weighing 195 pounds, Vargas is a switch hitter who throws right-handed. He made his MLB debut on June 29, 2017. In the statistics provided, Vargas recorded a .374 batting average with a .396 on-base percentage and .645 slugging percentage across 107 at-bats, including 6 home runs. As a prospect, he was ranked #24 by the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2018 and #28 in 2017. Vargas's career has involved multiple organizations including the Arizona Diamondbacks, Washington Nationals, and various minor league and Venezuelan league assignments. His transaction history indicates he played both second base and third base positions. Notably, Vargas suffered a fractured fifth metatarsal in his right foot, which resulted in a placement on the 10-day injured list and a rehab assignment to the Reno Aces. His career also includes multiple stints with the Cardenales de Lara in the Venezuelan league and assignments to Triple-A affiliates.