Tetelo Vargas

Born: 4/11/1906 in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R.

Died: 12/30/1971 in Guayama, P.R.

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 142 lbs

Full name: Juan Esteban Vargas

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Biography

Tetelo Vargas, born in 1906, is an active player in professional baseball, known for his exceptional hitting ability and versatility as a position player. With a remarkable batting average of 0.367 over 144 games, Vargas has established himself as a formidable offensive force. His career stats include 201 hits, 3 home runs, and 88 RBIs, underscoring his capability to drive in runs and contribute significantly to his team's success. Additionally, Vargas showcases his speed on the bases with 10 stolen bases, reflecting his all-around athleticism. Vargas is a two-time All-Star, a testament to his skill and impact in the league. His continued presence in the game highlights not only his personal achievements but also his role in bridging generations of baseball, as he plays in an era that values both power and batting precision. As he continues his career, Vargas remains a key player to watch, contributing to the rich tapestry of baseball history while influencing the next wave of talent.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
144	547	125	201	32	14	3	88	10	61	5	0.367	0.433	0.494	0.927	2896.4

Career AVG .367 vs. league average .270 across their career seasons — +36.3% above league average.

Career OBP .433 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — +28.7% above league average.

Career SLG .494 vs. league average .377 across their career seasons — +30.9% above league average.

Career OPS 0.927 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — +29.9% above 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
1927	CSE	ECL	16	53	10	13	0	0	0	3	1	8	0	0.245	.282 (-13%)	.344 (+6%)	.392 (-38%)	.736 (-17%)	-103.4
1929	CSE	ANL	27	111	30	44	9	3	2	23	3	12	2	0.396	.289 (+37%)	.353 (+30%)	.415 (+41%)	.769 (+36%)	718.7
1941	NYC	NN2	45	173	36	62	13	6	1	35	1	16	2	0.358	.262 (+37%)	.332 (+24%)	.373 (+39%)	.705 (+32%)	902.4
1942	NYC	NN2	25	87	14	24	3	1	0	9	1	6	1	0.276	.253 (+9%)	.323 (avg)	.349 (-5%)	.672 (-2%)	-51.6
1943	NYC	NN2	31	123	35	58	7	4	0	18	4	19	0	0.472	.255 (+84%)	.324 (+67%)	.346 (+71%)	.671 (+69%)	1430.2

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1941	NLC	NYC	1	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	9	9	69	2	1	7
2B	3	0	0	2	0	0
3B	3	3	1	8	0	0
OF	112	112	200	7	4	2
SS	21	20	41	55	6	8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1927	CSE	1B	9	9	69	2	1	7
1927	CSE	OF	1	1	1	0	0	0
1927	CSE	SS	6	6	12	15	1	3
1929	CSE	2B	1	0	0	1	0	0
1929	CSE	3B	3	3	1	8	0	0
1929	CSE	OF	10	10	21	0	0	0
1929	CSE	SS	15	14	29	40	5	5
1941	NYC	2B	2	0	0	1	0	0
1941	NYC	OF	45	45	82	3	2	1
1942	NYC	OF	25	25	38	1	1	0
1943	NYC	OF	31	31	58	3	1	1