Yaramil Hiraldo is a Dominican right-handed pitcher from Santiago who reached the major leagues on May 27, 2025, with the Baltimore Orioles. Debuting at 30 years old, Hiraldo is a story of relentless persistence — a pitcher who spent years grinding through the minors before finally earning his shot at the highest level of the game.
Background
Born on December 31, 1995, in Santiago, Dominican Republic — one of the country’s most storied baseball regions — Hiraldo developed his craft across multiple minor-league stops before the Orioles organization gave him the opportunity he had long worked toward. His path to Baltimore was anything but fast, but his determination never wavered.
Professional Career
Hiraldo made his MLB debut on May 27, 2025, and showed he belonged. In his first big-league season, he threw 19.2 innings with a 4.58 ERA, a 1.32 WHIP, and 21 strikeouts — solid numbers for a 30-year-old rookie finding his footing at the elite level. His ability to miss bats stood out as a genuine weapon.
The 2026 season brought tougher challenges. In 4.0 innings pitched, his ERA climbed to 11.25 and his WHIP rose to 2.50, reflecting struggles with command and effectiveness. He did add 7 more strikeouts, a reminder that his swing-and-miss stuff remains a real part of his arsenal even when results have been difficult.
As a right-hander who fits the profile of a modern pitcher, Hiraldo is still very much a work in progress. Every outing is a chance to sharpen his repertoire and build a lasting place on Baltimore’s roster.
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
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 — Santiago, Dominican Republic
- MLB Debut: May 27, 2025
One Thing Worth Knowing
Most pitchers who make the big leagues get there in their mid-to-late twenties. Hiraldo waited until he was 30 — and still made it happen. That’s not a footnote; that’s the whole story. The competition in professional baseball’s development pipeline is fierce, and the fact that he kept going until he broke through says everything about his makeup as a competitor.
