Juan Burgos is a right-handed pitcher from Santiago, Dominican Republic, who reached the majors on July 1, 2025, with the Arizona Diamondbacks. At 26, the young righty is still climbing the learning curve — but the trajectory is pointing in the right direction.
Quick Facts
- Full name: Juan Burgos
- Position: Pitcher
- Organization: Arizona Diamondbacks / Reno Aces
- Number: 23
- Bats / Throws: Right / Right
- Height / Weight: 6’0″ / 190 lb
- Born: December 22, 1999 (age 26)
- Hometown: Santiago, Dominican Republic
- MLB Debut: July 1, 2025
Background
Burgos grew up in Santiago, one of the Dominican Republic’s most storied baseball hotbeds. He worked his way through Arizona’s minor-league system, refining his arsenal before earning the call to the big leagues in the second half of the 2025 season.
Professional Career
His debut season gave scouts plenty to evaluate. In 13.1 innings across 2025, Burgos went 1-1 with a 6.08 ERA, a 1.88 WHIP, and 14 strikeouts — nearly a punch-out per inning, which is the kind of raw stuff that keeps organizations patient.
Fast-forward to 2026, and the adjustments are showing up on the stat line. In his early appearances with Arizona this year, Burgos owns a 3.38 ERA and a 1.13 WHIP over 2.2 innings — a meaningful step forward in both control and efficiency.
Career Stats
- 2026 — Arizona Diamondbacks: ERA 3.38 | W-L 0-0 | IP 2.2 | WHIP 1.13
- 2025 — Arizona Diamondbacks: ERA 8.10 | W-L 1-1 | IP 6.2 | K 6 | WHIP 2.40
- 2025 — Combined: ERA 6.08 | W-L 1-1 | IP 13.1 | K 14 | WHIP 1.88
Awards and Records
Burgos hasn’t collected individual hardware yet — his focus right now is on earning a permanent spot in Arizona’s pitching staff and proving he belongs at the highest level. The hardware conversation can wait; the development work is happening now.
One Thing to Know
Santiago has a long history of producing elite Dominican pitchers, and Burgos fits that mold. The quick turnaround from a rough 2025 debut to cleaner 2026 numbers suggests he has both the adaptability and the competitive mindset that scouts love to see from young arms out of the Dominican Republic.
