Vargas is a 6’4 17-year-old from the Dominica Republic. He is a shortstop/third baseman who throws and bats Right. In January of 2023, the Dodgers signed Joendry Vargas to a 2.08-million-dollarcontract. Vargas was ranked No.3 in the international prospect rankings.
In his first season in the DSL, Vargas played 48 G, 57 H, 31 RBI, 19 SB, 31 SO, .328 BA, .423 OBP, .529 SLG, and .952 OPS
Here’s what the Director of Scouting in the Dominican Republic had to say about Vargas.
Vargas is a very athletic SS with tools to impact the game from both sides of the game, as solid defender at SS and an Solid bat w/ above Avg power, with chance to impact in the bases with his speed, too
Being a 6’4 short stop, Vargas shows a quick first step, good hands and plus instincts. Scouts are reporting Vargas staying at short stop for now but have stated his plus arm strength makes him a good candidate to move to third base.
Vargas shows an advanced approach at the plate, with his ability to hit for average. Vargas was one of the top hitters in his class, he hits line drives to all fields and shows home run potential with his sound swing. Scouts have stated, when Vargas fills out a bit more, his raw power will show more and will be able to hit more extra-base hits.
He Has also been praised for work ethic and willingness to
gather information and learn. Vargas has been training with the highly regarded Raul “Banana” Valera in the Dominican Republic.
I’m looking forward to watching Joendry Vargas when he makes the move to Rancho.
For Dodgers Daily, I’m Mike Salas
