Jonathan Vargas

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked Colorado Rockies #26 prospect in 2010
  After spending three years in the Dominican Summer League and dealing with a bout of appendicitis in 2000, Vargas finally came to the United States last season and pitched his way into the Rockies' long-term plans. After giving up 10 earned runs in his first two starts at Casper, he allowed just 19 more over his final 11 starts. Vargas has solid velocity for a lefthander, sitting in the low-90s with his fastball, and he has the makings of a good curveball and solid changeup. Having thrown just 145 innings in four pro seasons, Vargas needs more innings to refine his pitches and command. He has yet to pitch in a full-season league, yet Colorado will have to protect him on its 40-man roster after the 2010 season or risk losing him in the major league Rule 5 draft. He'll get a shot at making the Asheville club out of spring training.