Ramón Laureano is a 32-year-old outfielder from the Dominican Republic who has been a fixture in the San Diego Padres lineup since making his MLB debut on August 3, 2018. A right-handed hitter who can contribute both average and power, Laureano put together one of his best seasons in 2025 — and is now working to get back to that level.
Quick Facts
- Full name: Ramón Laureano
- Position: Outfielder
- Team: San Diego Padres
- Number: 5
- Bats / Throws: Right / Right
- Height / Weight: 5’9″ / 203 lbs
- Born: July 15, 1994 — Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic 🇩🇴
- MLB Debut: August 3, 2018
Background
Born in Santo Domingo on July 15, 1994, Laureano followed a path familiar to many Dominican talents: years of development in the minors, steady growth, and eventually a shot at the highest level of professional baseball. He broke into the majors in 2018 and has been a reliable presence in the outfield ever since.
Professional Career
Laureano has suited up for several organizations throughout his big-league career, but his best individual season came in 2025, when he slashed .281/.OBP/.OPS with 24 home runs, 76 RBI, 72 runs scored, and an .854 OPS — numbers that made him one of the most productive bats in the Padres lineup. He also chipped in 7 stolen bases that year.
The 2026 season has been a different story. Through the current campaign, Laureano is hitting just .203 with 7 home runs, 21 RBI, and a .660 OPS, signaling a significant dip from his 2025 peak. That said, his defensive versatility in left field and his ability to steal bases — 7 swipes in each of the last two seasons — keep him a useful piece in San Diego’s roster.
Career Stats Snapshot
- 2026 – San Diego Padres: .203 AVG | 7 HR | 21 RBI | 23 R | .660 OPS | 7 SB
- 2025 (full season): .281 AVG | 24 HR | 76 RBI | 72 R | .854 OPS | 7 SB
- 2025 – San Diego Padres: .269 AVG | 9 HR | 30 RBI | 27 R | .812 OPS | 3 SB
Awards & Recognition
Laureano hasn’t collected major individual hardware like an MVP award or Silver Slugger, but his value has never really been about trophy cases. What’s kept him in the big leagues year after year is a well-rounded game — solid defense, occasional pop, and the ability to contribute in multiple ways on any given night.
One Thing to Know
At 32, Laureano is chasing a return to the form that made him one of the Padres’ most productive hitters in 2025. Veterans who’ve been around the game long enough know how to adjust — and that resilience, as much as any single stat, defines where Laureano stands heading into the back half of his career.
