Vargas credits Aces fans for his performance – and smiles
Major League prospect Ildemaro “El Tigré” Vargas earned his nickname for quick-handed defensive play, but can he hit?
Does a tiger have stripes? The 27-year-old shortstop has more hits than any other player in Reno Aces history.
Reunited on May 11 with familiar faces on the field and in the stands, Vargas has played like he never left the Biggest Little City, whether it’s driving pitches to the gaps, or signing autographs for his countless fans before and after the game.
He was optioned from the Arizona Diamondbacks back to Triple-A Reno, where he can play every day and get into a hitting groove. He batted .200 in 26 games with the Dbacks in his second big-league stint since signing a minor league contract in 2013.
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