Eddie Vargas, baseball player, 1982-1984

Eddie Vargas

Born: 2/23/1959 in Guanica, P.R.

MLB Debut: 1982-09-08 | Final Game: 1984-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Hediberto Vargas

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Biography

Eddie Vargas, born in 1959, was a professional baseball player who showcased his talents in Major League Baseball from 1982 to 1984. Primarily serving as a position player, Vargas appeared in 26 games during his brief career. He recorded 10 hits, contributing a batting average of .256, along with 5 RBIs. Despite not hitting any home runs or stealing bases, Vargas was known for his ability to make contact and get on base, playing a crucial role in the lineup during his time with the team. Vargas's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball history, marked by the transition away from the traditional playing styles of the past. While his time in the majors was relatively short, his contributions to the game reflected the evolving dynamics of the sport in the early 1980s. He retired from professional baseball on September 30, 1984, leaving behind a legacy as a player who, despite limited statistics, embodied the spirit and determination of athletes striving to make their mark in the competitive landscape of Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
26 39 4 10 3 0 0 5 0 3 7 0.256 0.302 0.333 0.636 0.0

Career AVG .256 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .302 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 6.5% below league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — 13.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.636 vs. league average 0.710 across their career seasons — 10.5% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1982 PIT NL 8 8 1 3 1 0 0 3 0 0 2 0.375 — — — — 0.0
1984 PIT NL 18 31 3 7 2 0 0 2 0 3 5 0.226 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 18 9 67 5 1 7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1982 PIT 1B 5 1 16 1 0 1
1984 PIT 1B 13 8 51 4 1 6

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 18