Frequently Asked Questions
What were Miguel Vargas' stats after being traded to the White Sox in 2024?
After being traded to the White Sox at the 2024 deadline, Vargas hit just .089 with a .387 OPS over the final two months of the season. He went 14-for-157 during that brutal stretch as the Sox finished with a historically bad 41 wins.
How did Miguel Vargas find out he was named an MLB All-Star?
White Sox manager Will Venable had injured reliever Mike Vasil break the news, with Vasil surprising Vargas in front of the entire clubhouse in Cleveland. It was a pretty special moment for a guy who had been in a dark place not long before.
What are Miguel Vargas' stats in 2025 that earned him the All-Star nod?
Through his first 86 games, Vargas set a career high with 20 home runs while posting a 3.3 WAR and an .854 OPS. He also ranks in the top 10 percent of all MLB hitters in expected slugging percentage, barrel rate, chase rate, and walk rate.
Where is the 2025 MLB All-Star Game being held?
The 2025 MLB All-Star Game is being held in Philadelphia, and Vargas will represent the White Sox and the American League at the Midsummer Classic there.
Is Miguel Vargas the first Cuban-born player to represent the White Sox in the All-Star Game?
No, Vargas is the seventh Cuban-born player to represent the White Sox in the All-Star Game, adding his name to a proud tradition of Cuban stars who have worn the South Side uniform.
Mitchell Kaminski
I’m a Bradley University Sports Communication graduate with five years covering the Chicago White Sox and experience broadcasting for ESPN-partnered Bradley Athletics. I’ve worked as a radio play-by-play announcer in Missouri and currently serve as a TV reporter for ABC 17 News in Columbia.
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