Yaramil Hiraldo is a 30-year-old right-handed pitcher from Santiago, Dominican Republic, who made his MLB debut with the Baltimore Orioles in May 2025. His path to the big leagues was a long one — academies, minor league stops, and years of patience — but he finally got his shot with Baltimore, and he’s shown enough to suggest there’s something to work with.
Quick Facts
- Full name: Yaramil Hiraldo
- Position: Pitcher
- Team: Baltimore Orioles
- Number: 76
- Bats / Throws: Right / Right
- Height / Weight: 6’1″ / 220 lbs
- Born: December 31, 1995 (age 30) — Santiago, Dominican Republic 🇩🇴
- MLB Debut: May 27, 2025
Background
Hiraldo grew up in Santiago, a city with a long tradition of producing pitching talent in the Dominican Republic. Like many Dominican prospects, his road to the majors ran through the academy system and years of development in the minors before Baltimore finally called him up. He officially debuted on May 27, 2025 — at 30 years old, an age when plenty of pitchers already have years of big-league experience under their belts. That late arrival is part of what makes his story worth following.
Professional Career
In his debut 2025 season with Baltimore, Hiraldo posted a 4.58 ERA over 19.2 innings, racking up 21 strikeouts and a 1.32 WHIP. Those numbers paint the picture of a young pitcher still learning how to attack big-league hitters, but with a live enough arm to miss bats consistently.
The 2026 season has been rougher. In just 4.0 innings of work, his ERA sits at 11.25 with a 2.50 WHIP — a clear sign that command remains his biggest challenge at this level. Still, he managed 7 strikeouts in that limited time, which tells you the stuff is still there. Control is the piece that needs to catch up.
Career Stats
- 2025 — Baltimore Orioles: 19.2 IP | 0-0 | 21 K | 4.58 ERA | 1.32 WHIP
- 2026 — Baltimore Orioles: 4.0 IP | 0-0 | 7 K | 11.25 ERA | 2.50 WHIP
Awards and Records
Hiraldo hasn’t collected any individual MLB awards yet — his big-league career is barely getting started. The recognition will come if he can stabilize his numbers and carve out a reliable role in Baltimore’s rotation. Right now, he’s in the phase every young pitcher knows well: earning trust one outing at a time.
Fun Fact
Reaching the majors at 30 isn’t the typical story, but it’s Hiraldo’s story — and it’s a good one. His journey reflects the winding road that so many Dominican talents travel, clearing hurdle after hurdle in the minor leagues before finally getting their shot. That kind of perseverance doesn’t show up in the box score, but it’s worth knowing about the guy on the mound.
