southsider2k5 Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted November 20, 2020 Author Share Posted November 20, 2020 https://www.prospectslive.com/lists/2018/9/29/arizona-diamondbacks-top-30-prospects 11. Emilio Vargas, RHP Age: 22 (8/12/96) Highest Level: AA 143.2 IP, 2.88 ERA, 3.72 FIP, 10.65 K/9, 3.07 BB/9, .227 AVG. - A+/AA Vargas is the definition of a late bloomer. The 2013 IFA had a true breakout campaign while pitching for Visalia in the California League. At 6-foot-3, 200 pounds, Vargas has the ideal pitchers frame. He’s got the athleticism to repeat his delivery with the size and strength to go deep in games. His fastball is 91-94 and can tick up higher. His low 80’s slider is a plus pitch coming out of that three-quarters arm slot. His changeup isn’t a reliable pitch. It’s too firm and has little movement. I’m very interested to see how Vargas rebounds from a homer-prone 35 inning stint in Double-A. ETA: 2020 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy Harold Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted November 20, 2020 Author Share Posted November 20, 2020 https://www.azsnakepit.com/2019/1/25/18197755/diamondbacks-top-prospect-10-rhp-emilio-vargas Name: Emilio Vargas DOB: 8/12/1996 (Age 22) Height: 6’3” Weight: 200 Acquired: 2013 International Free Agent Position: Starter Most Notable Tool: Mid 90s Fastball Season Stats: 26 G (25 GS), 9-8, 2.88 ERA, 143 2⁄3 IP, 170/49 K/BB, 13 HR, 1.20 WHIP, 40.6% GB rate between A+ Visalia and AA Jackson 2018 Season Summary: Vargas has always been an under the radar type prospect, putting up solid numbers across the way but never standing out, until 2018 where he broke out in a big way. The development of both his slider and change-up resulted a 31% strikeout rate in the Cal League and reducing his walk rate to 9%. That earned him a promotion to AA where he got shelled in his first three starts before settling in and turning in 3 amazing starts to close the season. Vargas did not pitch in the Fall League due to already exceeding his innings number from 2017 by 40, but did earn a spot on the 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 Draft. Tools: Fastball 55/60, Slider 50/55, Change-Up 40/50, Command 45/50 Vargas has always had a solid fastball, but now his slider has turned into a solid swing and miss pitch for him now. The change-up is looking more and more like a reliable third pitch, although looking at his Visalia splits he had an easier time with LHH than RHH. Command isn’t quite there yet, but again I would also like to also stress that it has improved greatly. Walks are down, strikeouts are up, and batters in the Cal League had a tough time squaring him up Upside: Vargas has the ceiling of a middle of the rotation starter, but has multiple successful career possibilities. If the command does not improve enough to be a successful starter, then he’s a prime candidate for a reliever conversion. If starting doesn’t pan out, then his pitches should play up in a reliever role as a 1-2 inning shutdown guy. The continued development of the change-up is the key difference between those two career outcomes. Risk: The biggest risk is that his command regresses to pre-2018 levels and causes a setback in his development at the AA level or cause him to be unsuccessful at the MLB level. The only thing I could see preventing Vargas from reaching the majors will be injuries. 2019 will be a big year for Vargas to prove that he is MLB starter material. Likely 2019 Assignment: Vargas will most likely start the year with AA Jackson, where he made 6 starts to conclude the 2018 season. The challenge there will be for Vargas to continue to improve his command and maintaining a high strikeout rate (> 25% K and < 9% BB will be the numbers I look for). A good 2019 season pretty much cements him as a future core player as well as earning a cup of coffee with the MLB team. ETA: 2019 Season 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buehrle>Wood Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 24 yea old never appeared above AA. Eh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buehrle>Wood Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 Also something something proof la russa has roster control Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox59 Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 Coop'll fix em. Oh wait. 2 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Side Hit Men Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 Baseball Prospectus Scouting Report: Arizona Fall League Scouting Report from October 2019. https://www.baseballprospectus.com/prospects/article/54685/notes-from-the-field-still-live-in-arizona-spencer-howard-more/ Emilio Vargas, RHP, Arizona Diamondbacks Vargas’ slider looked a lot more polished than it did when I last saw him at Visalia over the summer. Shifting shapes from 77 to 84, the pitch fooled many hitters, and he messed with timing with impressive finesse. His command has improved, as well, and he threw a 92-93 fastball mostly for strikes. The way the fastball leaves his hand is deceptive to hitters, as it has a lot of life to it and it moves more than it looks like it’s going to. Encouraging look. – Jen Mac Ramos 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulture Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, Buehrle>Wood said: 24 yea old never appeared above AA. Eh. Because there was no minor league season. 2020 was technically his age 23 season. So he had a solid season at AA at age 22. Edited November 20, 2020 by Vulture 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EloyJenkins Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 (edited) I would love that LaRussa thought highly of him from his DBack's days and had Katz look at some video to see if he found anything mechanics wise to fix and unlock potential...but they aren't that functional yet, right? Edited November 20, 2020 by EloyJenkins 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michelangelosmonkey Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 It's been five years of shopping in other people's dumpsters. My god if the DIamondbacks don't want him why do we? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maloney.adam Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 (edited) The timing of this move is rather interesting. Their 40 man roster is set now with this move and the purchasing of the contracts of Sheets, Johnson and Burger so if they sign a major league player before the non tender deadline, they would need to designate a player for assignment or place a player on waivers. Edited November 20, 2020 by maloney.adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 2 minutes ago, maloney.adam said: The timing of this move is rather interesting. Their 40 man roster is set so if they sign a major league player before the non tender deadline, they would need to designate a player for assignment or place a player on waivers. Not really to be honest haha. And they have Zavala, Rodon, Mazara, Ruiz they could cut...take your pick. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 4 minutes ago, maloney.adam said: The timing of this move is rather interesting. Their 40 man roster is set so if they sign a major league player before the non tender deadline, they would need to designate a player for assignment or place a player on waivers. Until you sign said player, you might as well use your roster spots. Plus Rodon & Mazara will almost certainly be non tendered putting us back at 38 in no time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maloney.adam Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 5 minutes ago, manbearpuig said: Not really to be honest haha. And they have Zavala, Rodon, Mazara, Ruiz they could cut...take your pick. 4 minutes ago, Chicago White Sox said: Until you sign said player, you might as well use your roster spots. Plus Rodon & Mazara will almost certainly be non tendered putting us back at 38 in no time. Ok makes sense now. Thanks for clarifying. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Grinder Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 I guess this is low risk thing? Possibly high return? That being said I'm skeptical Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Jimmy0 Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 19 minutes ago, The Grinder said: I guess this is low risk thing? Possibly high return? That being said I'm skeptical What is there to be skeptical of? Arizona placed a guy that the White Sox scouts liked on waivers. The White Sox claimed him. This sort of thing happens every offseason for every team. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted November 21, 2020 Author Share Posted November 21, 2020 27 minutes ago, The Grinder said: I guess this is low risk thing? Possibly high return? That being said I'm skeptical It's a low risk, medium reward. The scouting reports seem to show a mid to back end starter ceiling. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 Just now, southsider2k5 said: It's a low risk, medium reward. The scouting reports seem to show a mid to back end starter ceiling. He’ll almost certainly be used as a reliever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted November 21, 2020 Author Share Posted November 21, 2020 Just now, Chicago White Sox said: He’ll almost certainly be used as a reliever With the roster we currently have, starter at Charlotte seems the most likely to me. Going to guess the pen is already filled for the most part, with a closer and maybe another reliever to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 I like it. Can never have enough live arms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWSpalehoseCWS Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 I like this move. Very Jose Quintana vibes and seems like a solid under-the-radar move for a nice role player. I doubt he sticks as a starter, but moving to the pen and possibly adding a few mph to that fastball is intriguing. Also, I've seen reports he throws a split-change, which might be why BA now claims his change is his better off speed now (which conflicts with earlier reports from 2018). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Zelig Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 Ok, so this guy can be put on a minor league roster? What type of acquisition requires a player to stay in the majors for a whole season? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron883 Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 Just now, Leonard Zelig said: Ok, so this guy can be put on a minor league roster? What type of acquisition requires a player to stay in the majors for a whole season? Was this guy snagged in the rule 5 draft? I thought the same thing. I see no reason to dislike this move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.