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Vargas impressing D-backs with work ethic

PHOENIX -- If you've watched the D-backs at all this spring, it's been hard not to notice infielder Ildemaro Vargas.

Offense, defense, baserunning -- you name it, and Vargas has impressed.

What has pleased D-backs manager Torey Lovullo most about the 25-year-old Venezuela native?

"His ability to play the game full speed without the fear of making a mistake," Lovullo said.

Vargas entered Thursday's game against the Brewers hitting .360 (9-for-25) with two homers, four RBIs and a 1.105 OPS.

Vargas' solo home run
Ildemaro Vargas belts a solo home run to right-center field, padding the D-backs' lead to 10-0

"It's my motivation of playing in the big leagues, and the desire to be a good player," Vargas said.