SPOTLIGHT: Miguel Vargas

In almost a full season in 2025, Miguel Vargas (1B/3B, CHW) finished with a $3 R$. Adding HR and SB to the 2026 stat line has provided a $28 R$. How much is real?

YearPAHRSBBA/xBAbb%ct%G/L/Fh%HctXPX/xPXSpdSBO%
202250 1 1.170/.176 4%72%34/14/5121%13556/14210912%
2023303 7 3.195/.23612%76%37/16/4622%94103/110130 8%
2024233 5 3.153/.19710%72%32/17/5018%7673/ 8393 9%
202556916 6.234/.241 9%80%29/18/5126%106103/109102 4%
20264302111.247/.27213%80%31/18/5025%129142/1629313%

The power looks real while the speed is iffy:

  • Building on his above-average xPX, Vargas has taken his xPX to another level. He has added to his barrels too, as he has increased his 9.4% Brl% from 2025 to a 14.9% Brl% in 2026. 
  • Even with below-average Spd, having more...

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