Kennys Vargas, baseball player, 2014-2017

Kennys Vargas

Born: 8/1/1990 in Canovanas, P.R.

MLB Debut: 2014-08-01 | Final Game: 2017-10-01

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 290 lbs

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Biography

Kennys Vargas was a professional baseball player born in 1990, who made his mark in Major League Baseball between 2014 and 2017. Primarily serving as a position player, Vargas played a total of 236 games during his career, showcasing his power-hitting abilities and solid presence at the plate. He finished his career with 197 hits, 35 home runs, and 116 RBIs, culminating in a batting average of .252. Despite not being known for his speed, as evidenced by his zero stolen bases, Vargas's offensive contributions were significant during his tenure. Vargas debuted with the Minnesota Twins, where he quickly gained attention for his imposing physique and ability to drive in runs, particularly during the early part of his career. He became a notable figure in the Twins' lineup, representing a generation of players who were redefining traditional roles in baseball. His journey through the majors reflected the evolving landscape of the game in the mid-2010s, as teams increasingly sought power hitters to enhance their offensive output. After concluding his time in the majors, Vargas continued to play professionally, leaving behind a legacy as a powerful hitter who made a lasting impression in the brief span of his career.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
236 783 104 197 38 1 35 116 0 65 251 0.252 0.311 0.437 0.748 280.5

Career AVG .252 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .311 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .437 vs. league average .409 across their career seasons — +6.9% above league average.

Career OPS 0.748 vs. league average 0.728 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2014 MIN AL 53 215 26 59 10 1 9 38 0 12 63 0.274 .251 (+9%) .313 (+1%) .386 (+18%) .700 (+10%) 311.1
2015 MIN AL 58 175 18 42 4 0 5 17 0 9 54 0.240 .254 (-6%) .316 (-13%) .404 (-14%) .721 (-13%) -404.7
2016 MIN AL 47 152 27 35 11 0 10 20 0 24 57 0.230 .255 (-10%) .321 (+4%) .417 (+20%) .738 (+13%) 343.4
2017 MIN AL 78 241 33 61 13 0 11 41 0 20 77 0.253 .254 (-1%) .324 (-3%) .425 (+4%) .750 (+1%) 30.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 103 85 700 51 6 73

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2014 MIN 1B 13 13 88 9 3 3
2015 MIN 1B 18 14 131 10 0 14
2016 MIN 1B 32 28 240 14 1 27
2017 MIN 1B 40 30 241 18 2 29

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 103
Designated Hitter 112

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2016 Player of the Week Week of 2016-07-09

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2015 MIN AL $517,500
Total Career Earnings $517,500