Yaramil Hiraldo is a right-handed pitcher from Santiago, Dominican Republic, who reached the big leagues on May 27, 2025, with the Baltimore Orioles. In his debut season, he struck out 21 batters in 19.2 innings with a 4.58 ERA — a solid first look at a prospect still working to lock down a permanent spot in Baltimore’s rotation.
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
Born on December 31, 1995, in Santiago, Dominican Republic — a country with a long, proud tradition of quality pitching — Hiraldo spent years grinding through the Orioles’ minor-league system, refining his arsenal as a right-hander. His path to the majors wasn’t a straight line, but his persistence paid off when Baltimore handed him his shot at age 29.
Professional Career
The 2025 season was Hiraldo’s entry point into the big leagues. He made multiple appearances for the Orioles, finishing with 21 strikeouts, a 1.32 WHIP, and a 4.58 ERA across 19.2 innings. He didn’t pick up a win or a loss, but his debut showed he could compete at the major-league level.
In 2026, the results were tougher. Hiraldo posted a 12.00 ERA in just 3.0 innings, with 5 strikeouts and a 2.67 WHIP — a difficult second look that underlined how unforgiving the big leagues can be when sample sizes are small and command wavers.
Career Stats
- 2025 – Baltimore Orioles: 19.2 IP | 4.58 ERA | 21 K | 1.32 WHIP | 0-0
- 2026 – Baltimore Orioles: 3.0 IP | 12.00 ERA | 5 K | 2.67 WHIP | 0-0
Awards & Milestones
Hiraldo hasn’t collected any individual MLB awards yet — no Pitcher of the Month honors, no All-Star nods. His big-league career is still being written, and his numbers as a rookie are the foundation he’s building on.
Worth Knowing
Debuting at 29 is a reminder that there’s no single road to the majors. Hiraldo’s longer journey through the minors is a testament to the kind of patience and consistency that doesn’t always make headlines — but eventually opens the door anyway.
