Bill Vargus

Born: 11/11/1899 in North Scituate, MA, USA

Died: 2/12/1979 in Hyannis, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1925-06-23 | Final Game: 1926-06-26

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: William Fay Vargus

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Biography

Bill Vargus, born in 1899, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the Major Leagues during the mid-1920s. His career spanned from June 23, 1925, to June 26, 1926, a brief yet noteworthy period in an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded game that would define the latter part of the decade. Vargus made an impact on the mound with a career record of 1-1 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.89, showcasing his ability to compete at a high level despite the challenges of the era. Throughout his time in the majors, Vargus recorded a total of 5 strikeouts. While he did not register any saves, his contributions to his teams reflected the grit and determination of pitchers during this transitional period in baseball history. Although his career was relatively short, Vargus's presence on the field during the 1920s was part of a larger narrative that saw the evolution of pitching styles and strategies, making him a part of the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	1	15	2	1	0	0	39.3	49	17	1	14	5	3.89	0

Career ERA 3.89 vs. league average 4.33 across their career seasons — 10.2% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1925	BSN	NL	1	1	11	2	1	0	0	36.3	45	16	13	5	3.96	4.55 (+13%)	-340.0
1926	BSN	NL	0	0	4	0	0	0	0	3.0	4	1	1	0	3.00	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
15	12	1	3	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	0.250	0.250	0.250	0.500	0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — 12.0% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — 28.1% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .399 across their career seasons — 37.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.747 across their career seasons — 33.0% below 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
1925	BSN	NL	11	12	1	3	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1926	BSN	NL	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	15	0	0	12	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1925	BSN	P	11	0	0	11	2	0
1926	BSN	P	4	0	0	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	15

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Boston College	Chestnut Hill	MA	1922, 1923, 1924