Future Games Spotlight: David Vargas
August 10, 2026
It's no question that Vargas was one of the biggest winners for Team Georgia and arguably the event. Sent the crowd into a frenzy during the prime-time showdown with Florida as he launched one over the right-field wall for a solo home-run in a tough L/L match-up. Would also pick up a pull-side knock in GM3 to cap off his Future Games stat line. Present athletcisim in the lean 5-foot-11, 180-pounds with growing strength and tools galore. Quiet actions pre-pitch in a relaxed approach with flick in the barrel that stays in the zone forever with accuracy and leverage. Minimal wasted effort in a direct path to contact while staying well-connected and balanced through the zone. Polished defensive makeup with long-term staying potential at shortstop backed by bouncy, fluid footwork with soft hands and quickness in all directions while showing quality arm strength to match. One of the best overall profiles in the class with still so much more to project as a p4 bid seems very likely within the coming days.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
| Showcase | State | Date | Location |
| Georgia Senior Games | GA | 9/5 | LakePoint Sports |
Scouting Report
It's no question that Vargas was one of the biggest winners for Team Georgia and arguably the event. Sent the crowd into a frenzy during the prime-time showdown with Florida as he launched one over the right-field wall for a solo home-run in a tough L/L match-up. Would also pick up a pull-side knock in GM3 to cap off his Future Games stat line. Present athletcisim in the lean 5-foot-11, 180-pounds with growing strength and tools galore. Quiet actions pre-pitch in a relaxed approach with flick in the barrel that stays in the zone forever with accuracy and leverage. Minimal wasted effort in a direct path to contact while staying well-connected and balanced through the zone. Polished defensive makeup with long-term staying potential at shortstop backed by bouncy, fluid footwork with soft hands and quickness in all directions while showing quality arm strength to match. One of the best overall profiles in the class with still so much more to project as a p4 bid seems very likely within the coming days.
David Vargas, Cartersville (GA), 2028
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-11, 181-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Even feet, shoulder width setup. Hands shoulder height, bat rested on shoulder. Upper body coil load and stride. Very downward attack angle. Tight, compact swing. 64 mph bat speed with 7 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 85.4 mph. 335' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-77 mph. Smooth mid 3/4 arm motion. Accurate throws.
Defense: Good feet and smooth hands.
ATH: 1.64 and 3.89 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 21.30 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 69.29 Edge Score