Juan Burgos is a right-handed pitcher from Santiago, Dominican Republic, who made his MLB debut on July 1, 2025 with the Arizona Diamondbacks. At 26, the Dominican righty is working to lock down a spot in Arizona’s pitching staff — and his early 2026 numbers suggest the adjustment is going in the right direction.
Quick Facts
- Full name: Juan Burgos
- Position: Pitcher
- Current team: Reno Aces (Triple-A)
- Jersey number: 23
- Bats / Throws: Right / Right
- Height / Weight: 6’0″ / 190 lbs
- Date of birth: December 22, 1999 (26 years old)
- Hometown: Santiago, Dominican Republic
- MLB debut: July 1, 2025
Background
Born on December 22, 1999, in Santiago, Burgos built his game working through Arizona’s minor-league system, developing his arsenal as a right-hander across several levels of the organization. That grind paid off when he got the call to The Show on July 1, 2025, becoming one of Arizona’s latest young pitching bets.
Since his debut, Burgos has been splitting time between the Diamondbacks and their Triple-A affiliate, the Reno Aces, as he works to stick at the big-league level.
Career Stats
In his 2025 debut season, Burgos posted a 6.08 ERA with a 1-1 record over 13.1 innings, striking out 14 batters with a 1.88 WHIP — numbers that reflect the learning curve any young pitcher faces when first hitting the majors.
Early in 2026, the picture looks more encouraging: a 3.38 ERA and 1.13 WHIP over 2.2 innings show a pitcher making real adjustments and finding his footing in big-league competition.
Career Stats Table
- 2026 – Arizona Diamondbacks: ERA 3.38 | 0-0 | 2.2 IP | WHIP 1.13
- 2025 – Total: ERA 6.08 | 1-1 | 13.1 IP | 14 K | WHIP 1.88
- 2025 – Arizona Diamondbacks: ERA 8.10 | 1-1 | 6.2 IP | 6 K | WHIP 2.40
Awards & Records
Burgos hasn’t collected individual MLB awards yet — but he’s only in his second year in the big leagues. Right now, the focus is on building consistency and earning a steady role in Arizona’s pitching plans.
Worth Knowing
Burgos is part of the steady stream of Dominican talent that has made the Dominican Republic one of the world’s most important baseball pipelines. His journey from Santiago to a big-league mound in Arizona is a story that plays out every season — and one that never gets old.
