Yaramil Hiraldo is a Dominican right-handed pitcher who reached the major leagues in May 2025 with the Baltimore Orioles. At 30 years old, the Santiago native represents Baltimore’s bet on a Latin arm with deep minor-league seasoning — a reliable option to round out the rotation.
Quick Facts
- Full name: Yaramil Hiraldo
- Position: Pitcher
- Team: Baltimore Orioles
- Number: 76
- Bats / Throws: Right / Right
- Height / Weight: 6’1″ / 220 lb
- Born: December 31, 1995 (age 30)
- Hometown: Santiago, Dominican Republic
- MLB Debut: May 27, 2025
Background
Born on New Year’s Eve 1995 in Santiago, Dominican Republic, Hiraldo spent years building his game through academies and minor-league development programs. His path to Baltimore was a long one, built on control and consistency rather than overnight stardom. When he finally got the call, it came after a career’s worth of preparation in the professional pipeline.
His MLB debut on May 27, 2025 marked the payoff of that long road — a milestone that carries extra weight for a pitcher who had to grind through every level of the system to earn his spot.
Professional Career
In his debut 2025 season with Baltimore, Hiraldo threw 19.2 innings, finishing with a 4.58 ERA, a 1.32 WHIP, and 21 strikeouts. He didn’t record a win or a loss, but he showed up consistently and proved he could handle big-league hitters.
The 2026 season brought tougher sledding. In just 4.0 innings, his ERA climbed to 11.25 with a 2.50 WHIP and 7 strikeouts — numbers that signal the kind of mid-career adjustment every pitcher faces when the league starts to figure them out. The step back is part of the story, not the end of it.
Career Stats
- 2025 — Baltimore Orioles: 19.2 IP | 4.58 ERA | 1.32 WHIP | 21 K | 0-0
- 2026 — Baltimore Orioles: 4.0 IP | 11.25 ERA | 2.50 WHIP | 7 K | 0-0
Awards and Records
Hiraldo has not yet earned individual MLB awards — no Rookie of the Month, no All-Star nod. His career is still in the building phase, and the hardware conversation can wait. What matters right now is staying on the roster and finding his footing at the highest level.
Worth Knowing
Hiraldo debuted at 30, an age when many pitchers are already deep into their big-league careers. His late arrival is a story shared by countless Dominican players who spend years navigating the minor-league system before finally breaking through. That kind of perseverance doesn’t show up in the stat line — but it’s what makes the debut mean something.
