Miguel Vargas
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2022-2026)
Miguel Vargas is a third baseman who has played in Major League Baseball since 2022 for the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago White Sox, a span of 5 seasons. In 468 career games, he has hit .221 with 354 hits, 62 home runs, and 209 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
PIV is computed through the 2025 season, so it does not yet include 2026. Every other career total on this page includes 2026 through October 15, 2026.
- Position
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 205 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2022-08-03
- Jersey
- #20
Full name: Miguel Antonio Vargas
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 468 | 1,601 | 248 | 354 | 86 | 7 | 62 | 209 | 35 | 222 | 357 | .221 | .320 | .400 | .720 | -1,563 |
Career AVG .221 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — 9.6% below league average.
Career OBP .320 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .400 vs. league average .403 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .720 vs. league average .718 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | LAN | NL | 18 | 47 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 13 | .170 | — | — | — | — | -274.6 |
| 2023 | LAN | NL | 81 | 256 | 36 | 50 | 15 | 4 | 7 | 32 | 3 | 38 | 61 | .195 | .248 (-21%) | .320 (-5%) | .414 (-11%) | .734 (-9%) | -360.6 |
| 2024 | LAN | NL | 30 | 71 | 11 | 17 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 16 | .239 | .243 (-2%) | .312 (avg) | .399 (+6%) | .711 (+3%) | 32.7 |
| 2024 | CHA | AL | 42 | 135 | 11 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 17 | 41 | .104 | .243 (-57%) | .312 (-31%) | .399 (-57%) | .711 (-46%) | 32.7 |
| 2025 | CHA | AL | 138 | 504 | 80 | 118 | 32 | 2 | 16 | 60 | 6 | 56 | 100 | .234 | .245 (-5%) | .315 (avg) | .403 (-1%) | .718 (avg) | -1.9 |
| 2026 | CWS | AL | 159 | 588 | 106 | 147 | 31 | 1 | 33 | 93 | 22 | 101 | 126 | .250 | .243 (+2%) | .318 (+14%) | .400 (+18%) | .718 (+16%) | 0 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 468 | 1,601 | 248 | 354 | 86 | 7 | 62 | 209 | 35 | 222 | 357 | .221 | — | — | — | — | -572 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (309 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 161 | 506 | 73 | 94 | 11 | 53 | .186 |
| Away | 148 | 507 | 69 | 113 | 18 | 63 | .223 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-28 | CHW | WAS | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 2025-09-27 | CHW | WAS | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025-09-26 | CHW | WAS | W | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025-09-25 | CHW | NYY | L | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025-09-24 | CHW | NYY | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025-09-23 | CHW | NYY | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025-09-21 | CHW | SDP | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025-09-20 | CHW | SDP | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-09-19 | CHW | SDP | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025-09-17 | CHW | BAL | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 77 | 58 | 430 | 46 | 2 | 33 |
| 2B | 78 | 69 | 120 | 156 | 5 | 46 |
| 3B | 116 | 112 | 76 | 178 | 13 | 21 |
| OF | 36 | 25 | 42 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | LAN | 1B | 8 | 3 | 35 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 | LAN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | LAN | OF | 7 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | LAN | 1B | 5 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | LAN | 2B | 78 | 69 | 120 | 156 | 5 | 46 |
| 2024 | LAN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | LAN | OF | 27 | 20 | 30 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 | CHA | 3B | 36 | 36 | 26 | 60 | 4 | 9 |
| 2024 | CHA | OF | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | CHA | 1B | 63 | 55 | 386 | 41 | 2 | 29 |
| 2025 | CHA | 3B | 79 | 76 | 50 | 118 | 9 | 12 |
| 2025 | CHA | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 77 |
| Second Base | 78 |
| Third Base | 116 |
| Left Field | 36 |
| Designated Hitter | 15 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Player of the Week | Week of 2025-05-17 |
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Miguel Vargas: the record in brief
Active since a debut on August 3, 2022, Miguel Vargas has a record on this page that is still being added to. The season rows list, in order, the Los Angeles Dodgers (2022 to 2024) and the Chicago White Sox (2024 through 2026). Vargas, born on November 17, 1999, in Havana, La Habana, Cuba, is listed as a third baseman and batted and threw right-handed. The bio gives 6-foot-3 and 205 pounds. Miguel Vargas was the playing name; the full given name is Miguel Antonio.
Vargas has 354 hits from 1,601 at bats in 468 games, which works out to .221; the totals also include 62 home runs, 209 runs batted in, and 35 stolen bases. Vargas got on base at a .320 rate and slugged .400 (.720 OPS). Set against a .245 league average for the same years, Vargas's .221 average sits 9.6% below it. The home run peak was 33 in 2026 with the Chicago White Sox. The hits column peaks at 147, in 2026. Vargas stole 22 bases in 2026, the most of any season listed.
Frequently Asked Questions about Miguel Vargas
- What years did Miguel Vargas play?
- Miguel Vargas played in Major League Baseball from 2022 to 2026.
- Was Miguel Vargas a pitcher?
- No. Miguel Vargas was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Miguel Vargas hit?
- Miguel Vargas hit 62 career home runs with 354 hits.
- What teams has Miguel Vargas played for?
- Miguel Vargas has played for 2 teams: the Los Angeles Dodgers (2022–2024) and the Chicago White Sox (2024–2026).
- What are Miguel Vargas's career stats?
- In 468 games, Miguel Vargas has 354 hits, 62 home runs, 209 RBI, 248 runs, and 35 stolen bases, with a .221 batting average.
- What position does Miguel Vargas play?
- Miguel Vargas plays primarily as a third baseman, the position where he has appeared in the most games.
- How tall is Miguel Vargas and how much does he weigh?
- Miguel Vargas is listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 205 pounds.
- What number does Miguel Vargas wear?
- Miguel Vargas wears number 20, according to MLB's 2026 roster data.
- How many home runs has Miguel Vargas hit each season?
- Miguel Vargas's home runs by season: 1 in 2022, 7 in 2023, 5 in 2024, 16 in 2025, and 33 in 2026. His most in one season was 33, in 2026.
- What was Miguel Vargas's career batting average?
- Miguel Vargas batted .221 over his career, with 354 hits in 1,601 at bats.
- How many RBI did Miguel Vargas have?
- Miguel Vargas drove in 209 runs in his career.