Roberto Vargas
Born: 5/29/1929 in Santurce, P.R.
Died: 5/27/2014 in Caguas, P.R.
MLB Debut: 1955-04-17 | Final Game: 1955-09-25
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Roberto Enrique Vargas
Biography
Roberto Vargas was a professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues for a brief period in 1955. Born in 1929, Vargas stepped onto the field during an era characterized by the tail end of the post-war boom in baseball, a time when the sport was experiencing significant changes in player demographics and fan engagement. Although his career was short-lived, spanning from April 17, 1955, to September 25, 1955, he made a mark as a position player, appearing in 25 games.
Throughout his time in the league, Vargas recorded 1 hit, resulting in a batting average of 0.5. Despite not hitting any home runs or driving in runs, his presence on the field contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history during a pivotal time in the sport. While his statistics may not reflect a long or prolific career, Vargas's journey through Major League Baseball illustrates the challenges and complexities faced by players of his era, and he remains a part of the narrative that shaped the game in the mid-20th century.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.0 | 10.0 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0.300 | 0.364 | 0.400 | 0.764 |
Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14.0 | 0 | 0 | 13.0 | 9.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 69.0 | 50.0 | 13.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1.08 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 11.0 | 10.0 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0.300 | 0.364 | 0.400 | 0.764 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Pitching
| Season | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 14.0 | 0 | 0 | 13.0 | 9.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 69.0 | 50.0 | 13.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1.08 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24.7 | 39 | 24 | 4 | 14 | 13 | 8.76 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | ATL | NL | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24.7 | 39 | 24 | 14 | 13 | 8.76 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 | 0.500 | 0.500 | 1.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | ATL | NL | 25 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 25 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | ML1 | P | 25 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 25 |