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	Ildemaro Vargas Born: 07/16/1991 (Age: 24)
	Bats: Switch	Throws: Right
	Height: 6' 0"	Weight: 180
	Primary Position: SS
	Secondary Position: 2B

Skinny frame; narrow hips; physically maxed out.

Evaluator	Mauricio Rubio Jr.
Report Date	07/25/2015
Dates Seen
Affiliate	Kane County Cougars (Low A, D-backs)

MLB ETA	Risk Factor	OFP	Video
	Low	30	No

Tool	Future Grade	Report
Hit	30	Average bat speed; moderate leverage; mild barrel control; moderate load; minimal leg kick; unbalanced against breaking stuff, dives over the plate on soft away; poor pitch recognition; does not pick up LHP.
Power	20	Below average raw power; minimal game power; won't be a factor with XBH.
Baserunning/Speed	30	Consistently in the 4.4 range to first; 4.2 on a few jailbreak bunts; awkward runner; poor foot speed; won't be a factor on the base paths.
Glove	45	Below average range; plus actions; average hands; extremely coordinated in the field; above average reads; glove plays up at second base.
Arm	50	Average arm strength; above average accuracy; average release; ball lacks carry; throws out runners by just enough.

Signed by Arizona on May 26, 2015 to a minor league contract.

Vargas has some defensive skill but not enough to carry his poor bat to the Majors. He is a great player to have in your org because of his positional flexibility and positive attitude on the field.