Ildemaro Vargas
#6 2B · Diamondbacks
Height
5'11"
Weight
202 lbs
Age
34
College
N/A
Experience
9 yrs
Bats/Throws
B/R
A-
B
B-
N/A
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The Verdict on Ildemaro, in One Read
On the field, Ildemaro Vargas grades out as a strong 2B for Diamondbacks (B Performance). That places him 14th of 72 graded second basemen. Against that production, his deal reads as a clear bargain on the Contract Value Index (A-) — the team is paying below what the play would command. The public read is positive (B- Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score.
Career StatsB
| Year | Team | GP | AVG | HR | RBI | OPS | SB | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2026 | | 58 | .280 | 7 | 37 | .750 | 1 | 60 |
| 2025 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$1.3M
Guaranteed
$750K
AAV
$1.3M/yr
Guaranteed %60%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
A-
Great Value
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value
Among second basemen contracts at this AAV tier, Ildemaro Vargas earns a A- Contract Value Index. At $1.25M on a one-year deal, this is textbook value territory for a 34-year-old utility veteran — the Diamondbacks are paying replacement-level money for a player delivering above-average performance, which is precisely where you want to be when constructing a competitive roster. Vargas's performance grade of B reflects genuine production, not narrative inflation, and the organization is capturing every dollar of upside from that efficiency at a bargain rate. On a single-year contract with no guaranteed future commitments, Arizona has built the ideal risk-reward structure: proven veteran stability on the cheap, with zero long-term cap consequences if age or regression arrive next season. The surrounding context — recent roster acquisitions across the infield and outfield — suggests the front office is actively evaluating depth and positioning, but Vargas's affordable contract ensures he remains a flexible asset regardless of where the team's construction is headed. His unexpected 18-game hitting streak and Player of the Month recognition have validated rather than inflated his value, giving the organization a genuine bargain at a moment when clutch contributions are most valuable. This is the kind of contract-value efficiency that compounds organizational flexibility during a competitive season.
Performance Analysis
B
FCA+
Contracts in the Same Value Band
Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the A band — a quick read on where Ildemaro's contract sits relative to comparable money.
How Ildemaro Compares at the Position
Ildemaro Vargas ranks 14th of 72 graded second basemen by performance. That slots Ildemaro between Michael Stefanic (B+) just ahead and Chase Meidroth (B) just behind.
Graded higher
Michael StefanicAthleticsB+Anthony SeiglerRed SoxB+Raynel DeLgadoAstrosB+Ildemaro VargasB
Graded lower
Chase MeidrothRecent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 6/17 | vs LAA | L 0-7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue, 6/16 | vs LAA | W 4-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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About this player
Ildemaro Vargas is a veteran in his 9th MLB season listed at 2B for the Diamondbacks. FanVerdicts covers every MLB player, team, GM, and transaction — and puts your verdict on all of it. Sign in to cast your Fan Verdict on Ildemaro Vargas, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts also brings its own read — performance, sentiment, and Contract Value Index — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index A-, Performance B, Sentiment B-.
The crowd's Fan Verdict moves in real time as fans vote on this profile. FanVerdicts' own read updates as new data lands — performance recalculates when MLB game stats post, sentiment shifts with media coverage and fan discussion, and the Contract Value Index recomputes when contract terms change. Contract details below show the structure (years, total value, average annual value, guarantees) behind the Contract Value Index read.
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