Miguel Vargas

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Chicago White Sox · Third Base

Age 266' 2" · 225 lbsBats Right

#27 Current#274 Preseason#68 Dynasty

FBaseball Overview

At 26 years old, Vargas enters 2026 as a depth option at third base for the White Sox with modest but functional fantasy production. His 2025 campaign showed improved run-scoring potential with 80 runs despite a weak .234 batting average, while his 2026 numbers suggest slight offensive regression across the board with a .252 average, 19 home runs, and 52 RBIs in limited at-bats. The upside here lies in his stolen base activity—he swiped 11 bags in 2026 compared to just 6 the prior year—making him a potential source of speed for deeper leagues seeking bench help. The primary risk is overall offensive inconsistency and a crowded White Sox roster that may limit his playing time and run-scoring opportunities moving forward.

News Updates

Vargas goes 2-for-3 with two walks in White Sox win
Chicago White Sox third baseman Miguel Vargas collected two hits with two walks, one RBI, one stolen base and two runs scored in Wednesday's 10-4 victory over Texas. Vargas' disciplined at-bat approach and speed contributed significantly to the offensive explosion. The versatile infielder continues producing at the plate for Chicago.
Aug 27, 2026
Miguel Vargas explodes for 3 hits in White Sox romp
Chicago White Sox third baseman Miguel Vargas went 3-for-5 with two doubles, two runs, and two RBIs in Monday's 10-3 victory over Texas. Vargas's strong performance continues to build his value as a potential trade candidate ahead of the deadline.
Jul 21, 2026
Vargas Powers White Sox with Four-Hit Game
Chicago White Sox third baseman Miguel Vargas went 3-for-4 with a home run, two doubles and three RBIs in Friday's 14-1 blowout win over Oakland. Vargas delivered a strong offensive performance in the lopsided victory.
Jul 11, 2026

MLB Hitting

Year	Team	G	PA	AB	AVG	HR	RBI	R	SB	K	OBP	SLG	OPS
2022	Los Angeles Dodgers	18	50	47	.170	1	8	4	1	13	.200	.255	.455
2023	Los Angeles Dodgers	81	304	256	.195	7	32	36	3	61	.305	.367	.672
2024	2 teams▼	72	237	206	.150	5	16	22	3	57	.249	.257	.506
2025	Chicago White Sox	138	569	504	.234	16	60	80	6	100	.316	.401	.717
2026	Chicago White Sox	144	634	533	.248	30	79	95	17	114	.359	.477	.836
Career	Totals	453	1794	1546	.219	59	195	237	30	345	.317	.398	.715

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Minor League Hitting

Year	Team	G	PA	AB	AVG	HR	RBI	R	SB	K	OBP	SLG	OPS
2018	3 teams▼	30	140	125	.400	2	24	31	7	16	.464	.592	1.056
2019	2 teams▼	124	559	491	.308	7	77	76	13	83	.380	.440	.820
2021	2 teams▼	120	542	483	.319	23	76	98	11	89	.380	.526	.906
2022	Oklahoma City Dodgers	113	520	438	.304	17	82	100	16	76	.404	.511	.915
2023	Oklahoma City Dodgers	60	285	236	.288	10	43	45	8	57	.407	.479	.886
2024	Oklahoma City Baseball Club	41	191	145	.290	8	38	35	8	33	.440	.566	1.006
Career	Totals	511	2326	1993	.308	67	346	389	63	374	.396	.493	.889

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Game Log2026 MLB

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Advanced Stats2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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EV Avg90.5 mph

Max EV112.9 mph

Launch Angle20.1°

Barrel %13.5%

K %17.9%

Hard Hit %45.0%

Sprint Speed28.4 ft/s

Bat Speed74.0 mph

Whiff %20.7%

Chase %21.4%

xBA0.266

xSLG0.505

xwOBA0.382

GB%30.1%

FB%35.3%

What These Stats Mean

EV Avg — Average exit velocity — how hard this batter hits the ball. Elite hitters (90+ mph) make consistently hard contact, driving better batting averages and more power.

Max EV — Peak exit velocity on the batter's hardest-hit ball this season. Signals raw power potential even without a high HR total yet.

Launch Angle — Average vertical angle of the ball off the bat. The sweet spot for extra-base hits is roughly 10–30°; extreme ground ball or pop-up hitters sit outside this range.

Barrel % — Percentage of batted balls hit with the optimal exit velocity + launch angle combo. Barrels are the single best predictor of home runs and slugging percentage.

K % — Strikeout rate per plate appearance. High K% suppresses batting average and limits run-scoring opportunities — lower is better for fantasy.

Hard Hit % — Percentage of batted balls hit 95 mph or harder. A broader power indicator than barrels; high hard-hit% players rack up extra-base hits and RBI.

Sprint Speed — Peak sprint speed in feet per second. The best predictor of stolen base upside and ability to leg out infield hits.

Bat Speed — Average swing speed at the point of contact. Faster bat speed lets hitters wait longer on pitches and generates more raw power potential.

Whiff % — Percentage of swings that miss. High whiff rates signal strikeout vulnerability, dragging down batting average and overall production.

Chase % — How often the batter swings at pitches outside the strike zone. Low chase rates mean elite plate discipline — more walks, fewer strikeouts, more consistent at-bats.

xBA — Expected batting average based on contact quality, stripping out luck and defensive positioning. Better predictor of future performance than actual batting average.

xSLG — Expected slugging based on batted ball data. A high xSLG relative to actual SLG suggests power suppressed by bad luck that's likely to bounce back.

xwOBA — Expected weighted on-base average — the most comprehensive single expected metric. Combines contact quality, walks, and strikeouts to project overall offensive production.

GB% — Ground ball rate. High GB% hitters trade home run power for speed-dependent value — good for stolen base upside, but a drag on HR and SLG categories.

FB% — Fly ball rate. Elite power hitters combine high FB% with high exit velocity. High fly ball rate + soft contact = home run or nothing type.

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Year

Team

AVG

RBI

OBP

SLG

OPS

2022

Los Angeles Dodgers

.170

.200

.255

.455

2023

Los Angeles Dodgers

304

256

.195

.305

.367

.672

2024

2 teams▼

237

206

.150

.249

.257

.506

2025

Chicago White Sox

138

569

504

.234

100

.316

.401

.717

2026

Chicago White Sox

144

634

533

.248

114

.359

.477

.836

Career

Totals

453

1794

1546

.219

195

237

345

.317

.398

.715

Year

Team

AVG

RBI

OBP

SLG

OPS

2018

3 teams▼

140

125

.400

.464

.592

1.056

2019

2 teams▼

124

559

491

.308

.380

.440

.820

2021

2 teams▼

120

542

483

.319

.380

.526

.906

2022

Oklahoma City Dodgers

113

520

438

.304

100

.404

.511

.915

2023

Oklahoma City Dodgers

285

236

.288

.407

.479

.886

2024

Oklahoma City Baseball Club

191

145

.290

.440

.566

1.006

Career

Totals

511

2326

1993

.308

346

389

374

.396

.493

.889