Jose Vargas
Full name: Jose Sotero Vargas
Also known as: Huesito · Jose
- Bats / Throws
- Right / Right
- Height
- 168 cm
- Born
- 1905 · Manzanillo, Oriente
- Debut
- 1935-05-11
Jose Vargas is a Cuban baseball player, born on 1905 in Manzanillo. His full name is recorded as Jose Sotero Vargas. He is also listed as Huesito. He batted and threw right-handed.
The record here covers 2 seasons in the Negro National League II, between 1939 and 1944. He appears throughout for New York Cubans.
Across his recorded career he batted .268, with 57 hits, 2 home runs and 18 runs batted in. His highest recorded season average was .241, in 1944 (137 AB).
Career summary
- Seasons 2 (1939–1944)
- Leagues Negro National League II
- TeamsNew York Cubans
- AVG / OBP / SLG
.268 / .307 / .343
Batting
| Season | Team | League | G | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | CS | BB | SO | HBP | IBB | SH | SF | TB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | New York Cubans | Negro National League II | 21 | 85 | 76 | 14 | 24 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 31 | .316 | .381 | .408 | .789 |
| 1944 | New York Cubans | Negro National League II | 39 | 144 | 137 | 19 | 33 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 42 | .241 | .262 | .307 | .569 |
| Career total | — | Negro National League II | 60 | 229 | 213 | 33 | 57 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 73 | .268 | .307 | .343 | .650 |
Frequently asked questions
When was Jose Vargas born?
Jose Vargas was born on 1905 in Manzanillo, Oriente.
Which teams did Jose Vargas play for?
Jose Vargas appears for New York Cubans across 2 recorded seasons.
What are Jose Vargas's career statistics?
In 2 recorded seasons Jose Vargas batted .268 with 57 hits, 2 home runs and 18 runs batted in.
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