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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Ildemaro Vargas is experiencing a career renaissance with the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2026. After a 24-game hitting streak to open the season, he was named NL Player of the Month for April with a .372/.393/.663 slash line and 5 home runs. He currently ranks third in MLB OPS and leads the Diamondbacks with 28 RBI. While he has scuffled since the hitting streak ended (5-for-36, .139 in 9 games), he continues to deliver in clutch situations with a .343 average and .743 slugging percentage with RISP. At 34 years old, Vargas is on pace for his first All-Star selection after a journeyman career that included time in independent baseball and being released by five organizations.
Strengths
- + Career-best offensive production ranking 3rd in MLB OPS
- + NL Player of the Month for April with 1.056 OPS
- + 27-game hitting streak (2nd in franchise history)
- + Excellent clutch hitting with .343 AVG and .743 SLG with RISP
- + Expected batting average of .350 (tied 2nd in MLB)
- + Leads Diamondbacks with 28 RBI
- + Secure starting position at first base
- + Made meaningful adjustments and improvements to hitting approach
- + Potential first All-Star selection at age 34
- + Strong peripheral support indicates results not due to luck
About
Didier Vargas is a sp for the St Louis Cardinals.
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St Louis Cardinals