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 6-foot right-hander is working his way into a reliable role in Arizona’s pitching staff after an up-and-down first taste of the big leagues.
Quick Facts
- Full name: Juan Burgos
- Position: Pitcher
- Current team: Reno Aces (Triple-A)
- Number: 23
- Bats / Throws: Right / Right
- Height / Weight: 6’0″ / 190 lbs
- Born: December 22, 1999 — Santiago, Dominican Republic 🇩🇴
- MLB Debut: July 1, 2025
Background
Burgos was born on December 22, 1999, in Santiago — a city that has sent no shortage of arms to the big leagues. He developed through Arizona’s minor-league system, showing enough strikeout ability and competitiveness to earn a shot at the majors. His fastball velocity and a mix of offspeed offerings were the calling cards that got him there.
Professional Career
In his 2025 debut with Arizona, Burgos went 1-1 over 6.2 innings with a 8.10 ERA, a 2.40 WHIP, and 6 strikeouts — the kind of rough numbers you’d expect from a rookie still finding his footing at the highest level. Across his full 2025 MLB stretch of 13.1 innings, he finished with a 6.08 ERA and 14 strikeouts.
The encouraging sign came in 2026, when Burgos returned to Arizona and posted a 3.38 ERA and 1.13 WHIP in 2.2 innings — a sharp improvement that suggests the adjustments are starting to click. He is currently with the Reno Aces, Arizona’s Triple-A affiliate, continuing to sharpen his arsenal.
Career Stats
- 2026 — Arizona Diamondbacks: 3.38 ERA | 0-0 | 1.13 WHIP | 2.2 IP
- 2025 — Arizona Diamondbacks: 8.10 ERA | 1-1 | 2.40 WHIP | 6.2 IP | 6 K
- 2025 — Combined MLB: 6.08 ERA | 1-1 | 1.88 WHIP | 13.1 IP | 14 K
Awards and Records
Burgos has not yet earned individual MLB awards — he’s still in the early chapters of his big-league story. The goal right now is straightforward: lock down a spot on Arizona’s roster and build experience at the highest level.
Did You Know?
Like many players who grew up in the Dominican baseball culture, Burgos bats right-handed as well. Reaching MLB at 25 from Santiago — a city that has produced countless big leaguers — is the fulfillment of a dream shared by a generation of young Dominican players.
