Claudio Vargas
Born: 6/19/1978 in Mao, Valverde, D.R.
MLB Debut: 2003-04-26 | Final Game: 2010-05-26
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 235 lbs
Biography
Claudio Vargas was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2003 to 2010. Born in 1978, Vargas made his Major League Baseball debut with the Arizona Diamondbacks and later played for several teams, showcasing his skills as a reliable arm in the rotation. Over his career, he compiled a record of 48-40 with a 4.83 earned run average, while accumulating 544 strikeouts and securing one save. His tenure in the league came during a time of offensive explosion in baseball, which made his ability to navigate lineups and contribute to his teams particularly significant.
Vargas was known for his versatility, being able to pitch effectively as both a starter and a reliever. His career highlighted the transitional nature of baseball in the early 2000s, as teams increasingly sought pitchers who could adapt to various roles. Despite facing challenges in a competitive environment, Vargas's contributions on the mound were appreciated by his teammates and fans alike. He left a mark in the game, representing the hard work and dedication required to succeed in professional baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 | 40 | 217 | 114 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 764.7 | 801 | 410 | 127 | 294 | 544 | 4.83 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | WSN | NL | 6 | 8 | 23 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 114.0 | 111 | 55 | 41 | 62 | 4.34 | - |
| 2004 | WSN | NL | 5 | 5 | 45 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 118.3 | 120 | 69 | 64 | 89 | 5.25 | - |
| 2005 | AZ | NL | 9 | 6 | 21 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 119.7 | 124 | 64 | 40 | 90 | 4.81 | - |
| 2005 | WAS | NL | 0 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.7 | 22 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 9.24 | -1175.6 |
| 2006 | AZ | NL | 12 | 10 | 31 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 167.7 | 185 | 90 | 52 | 123 | 4.83 | - |
| 2007 | MIL | NL | 11 | 6 | 29 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 134.3 | 153 | 76 | 54 | 107 | 5.09 | -2242.9 |
| 2008 | NYN | NL | 3 | 2 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37.0 | 33 | 19 | 11 | 20 | 4.62 | -173.9 |
| 2009 | LAD | NL | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.0 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 1.64 | - |
| 2009 | MIL | NL | 1 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30.3 | 18 | 6 | 11 | 20 | 1.78 | 381.1 |
| 2010 | MIL | NL | 1 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.7 | 28 | 16 | 10 | 18 | 7.32 | -334.3 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 217 | 188 | 5 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 60 | 0.080 | 0.094 | 0.101 | 0.195 | -611.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | WSN | NL | 23 | 30 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | WSN | NL | 45 | 22 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0.045 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | AZ | NL | 21 | 34 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0.088 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | WAS | NL | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 2006 | AZ | NL | 31 | 51 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0.098 | -611.6 |
| 2007 | MIL | NL | 29 | 38 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0.132 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | NYN | NL | 11 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | LAD | NL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | MIL | NL | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2010 | MIL | NL | 17 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 217 | 114 | 44 | 86 | 6 | 7 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | MON | P | 23 | 20 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 | MON | P | 45 | 14 | 10 | 11 | 0 | 2 |
| 2005 | ARI | P | 21 | 19 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 | WAS | P | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | ARI | P | 31 | 30 | 10 | 21 | 2 | 2 |
| 2007 | MIL | P | 29 | 23 | 6 | 15 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 | NYN | P | 11 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | LAN | P | 8 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | MIL | P | 28 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | MIL | P | 17 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 217 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | MIL | NL | $900,000 |
| 2009 | LAN | NL | $400,000 |
| 2007 | MIL | NL | $2,500,000 |
| 2006 | ARI | NL | $1,275,000 |
| 2005 | WAS | NL | $325,000 |
| 2004 | MON | NL | $307,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $5,707,500 | ||