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Jason Vargas

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Jason Vargas


Full Name and Common Aliases


Jason Charles Vargas is a professional baseball player born on June 26, 1983.

Birth and Death Dates


June 26, 1983 - (still active)

Nationality and Profession(s)


Vargas is an American professional baseball pitcher who has played in the Major Leagues for several teams, including the Seattle Mariners, New York Mets, Kansas City Royals, and Toronto Blue Jays.

Early Life and Background


Jason Vargas grew up in a family that valued sports from a young age. He was born in Anchorage, Alaska, where his father, also named Jason Vargas, played football for several years at the University of Hawaii before becoming an attorney. His mother, Julie Vargas, is a high school teacher who coached track and field for many years.

Growing up, Jason had to navigate the challenges of being part of a family that was highly involved in athletics. He began playing baseball at the age of 8, quickly developing a passion for the game that would stay with him throughout his life.

Major Accomplishments


Throughout his career, Vargas has achieved several notable milestones:

In 2005, he made his MLB debut as a starting pitcher.
 The following year, he became a member of the Seattle Mariners' rotation and remained there for five seasons before being traded to the New York Mets in 2012.

Quotes by Jason Vargas

He's in a coma, he's not moving or talking. He won't squeeze our hand. His eyes open and shut and roll, but it's not looking too good. The next 72 hours are critical.
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He's in a coma, he's not moving or talking. He won't squeeze our hand. His eyes open and shut and roll, but it's not looking too good. The next 72 hours are critical.
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#eyes
I don't know if I couldn't get a rhythm. But if I did get a rhythm, I couldn't put them away. Anytime you are behind in the count, you are working uphill.
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I don't know if I couldn't get a rhythm. But if I did get a rhythm, I couldn't put them away. Anytime you are behind in the count, you are working uphill.
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#anytime
I'm not here to pitch like a rookie -- or act like one. I'm here to help these guys get to the playoffs and win the World Series.
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I'm not here to pitch like a rookie -- or act like one. I'm here to help these guys get to the playoffs and win the World Series.
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#act
It's nice to get the first one out of the way.
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It's nice to get the first one out of the way.
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#nice
It just goes to show how much talent there is in our minor-league system.
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It just goes to show how much talent there is in our minor-league system.
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#goes
That's my whole goal to contribute, keep my team in the ball game, and win ball games. We're out here to win.
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That's my whole goal to contribute, keep my team in the ball game, and win ball games. We're out here to win.
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#ball
I've never been in a game of this magnitude. I'm looking forward to it.
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I've never been in a game of this magnitude. I'm looking forward to it.
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#forward
It would be nice to try to hit with runners on and I knock one in.
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It would be nice to try to hit with runners on and I knock one in.
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#hit
Those guys are good athletes out there. They're one of the best teams in the country. They are there for a reason. Hitters are hitters. No matter what level you're at, if you leave it up, they're going to hit it. If you get it down, they're not.
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Those guys are good athletes out there. They're one of the best teams in the country. They are there for a reason. Hitters are hitters. No matter what level you're at, if you leave it up, they're going to hit it. If you get it down, they're not.
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#athletes
I wasn't tired. I just wasn't fooling anybody. They were hitting pitches they were missing earlier in the game. I got behind on a few people ... and just couldn't put away that last out.
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I wasn't tired. I just wasn't fooling anybody. They were hitting pitches they were missing earlier in the game. I got behind on a few people ... and just couldn't put away that last out.
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#behind
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