Yaramil Hiraldo is a right-handed pitcher from Santiago, Dominican Republic, who reached the majors on May 27, 2025, with the Baltimore Orioles. He was 29 years old at the time — an age when most pitchers are either already established or on their way out. Hiraldo’s path was neither fast nor glamorous, but he got there.
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)
- Hometown: Santiago, Dominican Republic
- MLB Debut: May 27, 2025
Background
Santiago has produced no shortage of baseball talent, and Hiraldo grew up in that tradition. His road to the big leagues was a long one — he worked his way through multiple minor-league organizations before Baltimore gave him his shot. He wasn’t a top prospect or a household name in any rankings, but he put in the years and earned his place on a major-league roster.
Professional Career
In his 2025 debut season, Hiraldo threw 19.2 innings, finishing with a 4.58 ERA, a 1.32 WHIP, and 21 strikeouts. The numbers weren’t flashy, but they showed he could hold his own at the highest level with decent enough command.
2026 has been tougher. In 4.0 innings pitched, his ERA has ballooned to 11.25 with a 2.50 WHIP and just 7 strikeouts. He has no wins or losses on record in either season. Right now, Hiraldo is fighting to recapture the form he showed in year one and carve out a consistent role in Baltimore’s pitching staff.
Career Stats
- 2025 — Baltimore Orioles: 19.2 IP | 4.58 ERA | 1.32 WHIP | 21 K | 0 W – 0 L
- 2026 — Baltimore Orioles: 4.0 IP | 11.25 ERA | 2.50 WHIP | 7 K | 0 W – 0 L
Awards and Records
Hiraldo hasn’t collected any major awards or postseason appearances yet. His career is still being written, and for now his biggest achievement is simply being on an MLB roster — something that took years of grinding through the minors to accomplish.
Worth Knowing
Debuting at 29 is the detail that defines Hiraldo’s story. He isn’t a phenom who flew through the system — he’s a guy who kept working when the spotlight was pointed elsewhere and eventually made it to the Show. That kind of persistence doesn’t always make headlines, but it’s a real part of what professional baseball looks like.
