Leo Vargas
Leonel Rivera Vargas
Born: September 12, 1957
San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO
Primary Position: Outfield
All Position(s) Played: 1B
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 170
Career: 1977-1986
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Leo Vargas compiled a career batting average of .271 with 107 home runs and 509 RBI in his 948-game career with the Braves, Kingsport Braves, Greenwood Braves, Savannah Braves, Richmond Braves, Greenville Braves and Mexico City Diablos Rojos. He began playing during the 1977 season and last took the field during the 1986 campaign.
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Batting:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | GP | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | CS | BB | SO | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS | TB | DP | HBP | SH | SF | IBB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | R | GULF | Braves | 52 | 219 | 200 | 26 | 57 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 20 | 3 | 3 | 18 | 15 | .285 | .342 | .360 | .702 | 72 | 0 | 0 | 1 | ||
| 1978 | R | APPY | Kingsport Braves | 68 | 285 | 262 | 38 | 76 | 18 | 6 | 3 | 39 | 4 | 2 | 17 | 33 | .290 | .330 | .439 | .769 | 115 | 0 | 3 | 3 | ||
| 1979 | A | SALL3 | Greenwood Braves | 125 | 526 | 455 | 74 | 127 | 21 | 5 | 11 | 73 | 24 | 13 | 54 | 58 | .279 | .357 | .420 | .777 | 191 | 7 | 0 | 10 | ||
| 1980 | AA | SOUL | Savannah Braves | 106 | 414 | 370 | 48 | 94 | 14 | 3 | 12 | 61 | 18 | 8 | 37 | 61 | .254 | .326 | .405 | .731 | 150 | 4 | 0 | 3 | ||
| 1981 | AA | SOUL | Savannah Braves | 140 | 549 | 499 | 73 | 132 | 20 | 2 | 32 | 76 | 14 | 9 | 37 | 88 | .265 | .319 | .505 | .824 | 252 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 1 | |
| 1982 | AAA | IL | Richmond Braves | 115 | 453 | 413 | 54 | 110 | 16 | 1 | 12 | 70 | 9 | 1 | 29 | 69 | .266 | .314 | .397 | .711 | 164 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 5 | |
| 1983 | AAA | IL | Richmond Braves | 112 | 440 | 408 | 69 | 118 | 19 | 1 | 19 | 75 | 9 | 4 | 26 | 56 | .289 | .334 | .480 | .814 | 196 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
| 1984 | AAA | IL | Richmond Braves | 121 | 481 | 458 | 58 | 119 | 21 | 1 | 10 | 62 | 18 | 11 | 19 | 66 | .260 | .288 | .376 | .663 | 172 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | |
| 1985 | AAA | IL | Richmond Braves | 4 | 13 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .091 | .154 | .091 | .245 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| 1985 | AA | SOUL | Greenville Braves | 105 | 385 | 352 | 39 | 95 | 22 | 1 | 7 | 32 | 9 | 3 | 26 | 41 | .270 | .319 | .398 | .717 | 140 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | |
| Totals | 948 | 3765 | 3428 | 479 | 929 | 157 | 23 | 107 | 509 | 108 | 54 | 264 | 487 | .271 | .324 | .424 | .748 | 1453 | 0 | 23 | 11 | 39 | 10 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | R | GULF | Braves | OF | 51 | 101 | 8 | 2 | 1 | .982 | 2.137 |
| 1978 | R | APPY | Kingsport Braves | OF | 67 | 141 | 3 | 11 | 0 | .929 | 2.149 |
| 1979 | A | SALL3 | Greenwood Braves | OF | 124 | 188 | 6 | 8 | 1 | .960 | 1.565 |
| 1980 | AA | SOUL | Savannah Braves | OF | 104 | 175 | 12 | 7 | 3 | .964 | 1.798 |
| 1981 | AA | SOUL | Savannah Braves | OF | 140 | 222 | 22 | 13 | 4 | .949 | 1.743 |
| 1982 | AAA | IL | Richmond Braves | OF | 108 | 161 | 10 | 10 | 2 | .945 | 1.583 |
| 1983 | AAA | IL | Richmond Braves | OF | 102 | 189 | 3 | 7 | 1 | .965 | 1.882 |
| 1984 | AAA | IL | Richmond Braves | OF | 83 | 124 | 3 | 7 | 1 | .948 | 1.530 |
| 1985 | AA | SOUL | Greenville Braves | OF | 80 | 119 | 6 | 9 | 2 | .933 | 1.562 |
| 1985 | AAA | IL | Richmond Braves | OF | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 2.000 |
| 1985 | AA | SOUL | Greenville Braves | 1B | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 1.000 |
| Totals | 863 | 1427 | 73 | 74 | 15 | .953 | 1.738 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | R | Gulf Coast League | Braves | ATL | ||
| 1978 | R | Appalachian League | Kingsport Braves | ATL | ||
| 1979 | A | Western Carolinas League | Greenwood Braves | ATL | ||
| 1980 | AA | Southern League | Savannah Braves | ATL | ||
| 1981 | AA | Southern League | Savannah Braves | ATL | ||
| 1982 | AAA | International League | Richmond Braves | ATL | ||
| 1983 | AAA | International League | Richmond Braves | ATL | ||
| 1984 | AAA | International League | Richmond Braves | ATL | ||
| 1985 | AA | Southern League | Greenville Braves | ATL | ||
| 1985 | AAA | International League | Richmond Braves | ATL | ||
| 1986 | AAA | Mexican League | Mexico City Diablos Rojos |
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