Miguel Vargas
24-Year-Old
2024 Stats
AVG
.250
HR
1
RBI
3
R
5
SB
1
Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Vargas was a trendy pick in 2023 fantasy drafts as news emerged that he would be the Dodgers' Opening Day second baseman, but by mid-July he was back in the minors, where he remained for the remainder of the campaign. The heralded prospect struggled to a .195/.305/.367 slash line over 81 games, and the demotion came after he batted a paltry .079 (5-for-63) over his final 23 contests. Despite the disappointing stat line, there are reasons to believe that Vargas can succeed at the MLB level. He demonstrated refined plate discipline while up with the big club, posting a hearty 12.5 percent walk rate and a respectable 20.1 percent strikeout rate along with a borderline-elite 20.8 percent chase rate, per Statcast. Vargas didn't hit the ball hard consistently, but it's promising that of his 50 big-league hits last year, over half went for extra bases. Importantly, Vargas didn't sulk after being sent down, instead extending his run of minor-league success with an .886 OPS and 10 homers over 60 Triple-A contests. Los Angeles filled the void at second base following Vargas' demotion primarily by transitioning Mookie Betts from right field, and the experiment went smoothly enough that Betts will likely see considerable time at the keystone again in 2024. While that could limit Vargas' opportunities at the position, it may also mean that he gets reps in the corner outfield, where he logged some time down the stretch in the minors last season. It's unlikely that he'll be handed the keys to a starting spot out the gate as he was last year, but the Dodgers clearly still see Vargas as a part of their future, and he could earn a substantial role with a strong spring. Read Past Outlooks
Swipes bag Thursday
Vargas went 1-for-4 with a double, a walk, a stolen base and a run in Thursday's 11-7 victory versus Pittsburgh.
ANALYSIS
Vargas started in left field and batted eighth in the order. He hit safely in his fourth straight game with a fourth-inning double and also stole a base and scored after reaching on a fielder's choice in the fifth. Vargas has held his own with a .250/.318/.550 slash line, a homer, three doubles, three RBI, five runs and a steal over 22 plate appearances this season. He's currently on the short side of a platoon with Jason Heyward -- Vargas has started each of Los Angeles' past three games against a left-handed starter while sitting out the team's past four contests against a right-hander.
Vargas started in left field and batted eighth in the order. He hit safely in his fourth straight game with a fourth-inning double and also stole a base and scored after reaching on a fielder's choice in the fifth. Vargas has held his own with a .250/.318/.550 slash line, a homer, three doubles, three RBI, five runs and a steal over 22 plate appearances this season. He's currently on the short side of a platoon with Jason Heyward -- Vargas has started each of Los Angeles' past three games against a left-handed starter while sitting out the team's past four contests against a right-hander.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2022
+13%
OPS vs LHP
2024
+237%
OPS vs LHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022vs Left | .709 | 126 | 5 | 15 | .189 | ||||
Since 2022vs Right | .627 | 249 | 4 | 28 | .198 | ||||
2024vs Left | 1.556 | 9 | 1 | 1 | .429 | ||||
2024vs Right | .462 | 13 | 0 | 2 | .154 | ||||
2023vs Left | .696 | 93 | 3 | 10 | .171 | ||||
2023vs Right | .662 | 210 | 4 | 22 | .206 | ||||
2022vs Left | .471 | 24 | 1 | 4 | .174 | ||||
2022vs Right | .439 | 26 | 0 | 4 | .167 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2022
+19%
OPS on Road
2024
+143%
OPS on Road
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022Home | .599 | 197 | 3 | 18 | .183 | ||||
Since 2022Away | .714 | 178 | 6 | 25 | .208 | ||||
2024Home | .500 | 10 | 0 | 0 | .200 | ||||
2024Away | 1.217 | 12 | 1 | 3 | .300 | ||||
2023Home | .658 | 149 | 2 | 15 | .195 | ||||
2023Away | .684 | 154 | 5 | 17 | .195 | ||||
2022Home | .406 | 38 | 1 | 3 | .139 | ||||
2022Away | .614 | 12 | 0 | 5 | .273 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Miguel 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
0.40BB Rate
9.1%K Rate
22.7%BABIP
.286ISO
.300AVG
.250OBP
.318SLG
.550OPS
.868wOBA
.372Exit Velocity
85.3 mphHard Hit Rate
13.3%Barrels/PA
4.5%Expected BA
.195Expected SLG
.396Sprint Speed
22.5 ft/secGround Ball %
6.7%Line Drive %
20.0%Fly Ball %
73.3%Prospect Rankings History
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
May be in danger of demotion
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Friday that Vargas could be demoted to the minors if he continues to struggle offensively, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.
ANALYSIS
The 23-year-old has been absent from the starting lineup in three of the Dodgers' last four games, with Mookie Betts instead getting the call at second base. Vargas brought considerable fantasy hype into the 2023 campaign, but he's slashing just .133/.235/.286 over his last 116 plate appearances dating back to May 26. His season OPS has fallen to .670.
The 23-year-old has been absent from the starting lineup in three of the Dodgers' last four games, with Mookie Betts instead getting the call at second base. Vargas brought considerable fantasy hype into the 2023 campaign, but he's slashing just .133/.235/.286 over his last 116 plate appearances dating back to May 26. His season OPS has fallen to .670.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Vargas is simply one of the best pure hitters who is still technically a prospect. He hit .304/.404/.511 with a 14.6 K%, 31.7 Hard% and 17 home runs in 113 games as a 22-year-old at Triple-A and predictably played sparingly during a cup of coffee in the majors. His team context - the Dodgers seemingly always have a few quality options for his positions (first base, third base, left field) - is by far the biggest knock on Vargas in the short term. Vargas is not thought of as a burner, but he stole 17 bases on 22 attempts and has a 94th percentile sprint speed, so he could at least be a 4.5-category contributor with regular playing time. He is talented enough to take the left field job and run with it early this season, but it's possible that the Dodgers' crowded depth chart leads to Vargas being a post-hype sleeper in 2024.
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Launches first homer
Vargas went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader sweep of the Mets.
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Officially promoted
The Dodgers recalled Vargas from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday.
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Slated for promotion
The Dodgers are expected to recall Vargas from Triple-A Oklahoma City this weekend, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
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Optioned to Triple-A
Vargas was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City by the Dodgers on Saturday, J.P. Hoornstra of DodgersNation.com reports.
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Entering camp as left fielder
Vargas is coming into the Dodgers' camp as a left fielder, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.
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