35 Elvin Vargas

Following an excellent junior college career, Vargas has the size and power to make an impact in his first season in the Crimson Tide outfield this year.

SUMMER (2006):

Played for the Wilmington (N.C.) Sharks in the Coastal Plain League
In 41 games, he batted .189 (27-for-143) with one home run and 13 RBI.  He also added 13 runs scored and four doubles.

CONNORS STATE COLLEGE (2005-06):

A two-year starter at Connors State College for coach Perry Keith
During his two-year career, Vargas batted .350 (137-for-391) with 26 home runs and 111 RBI
He was a 2006 NJCAA honorable mention All-American selection
A two-time First-Team All-Region II selection
He was also a two-time South-Central All-District pick
In 53 games as a sophomore, Vargas batted .353 (67-for-190) with 14 home runs and 51 RBI
He was second on the club in hitting and led the team in home runs and RBI
Added 39 runs scored, eight doubles and two triples
In 62 games as a freshman, he batted .348 (70-for-201) with 12 home runs and 60 RBI
He was second on the team in hitting and led the team in home runs and RBI
He also added 56 runs scored, 19 doubles and one triple
Also played in the New York Collegiate League in the summer of 2005, where he was named to the NYCL All-Star Team after hitting .295 with two home runs and 42 RBI
Led the NYCL with those 42 runs and 17 doubles
Drafted in the 25th round by the Baltimore Orioles in June, 2005

PREP:

A three-year starter at Grand St. Campus for coach Melvin Martinez
A two-time All-City selection

PERSONAL:

Full name is Elvin A. Vargas
His mother is Rosa Santos
He has one brother, Charlie Vargas
BORN: February 25, 1984

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