Yaramil Hiraldo is a Dominican right-hander pitching for the Baltimore Orioles who finally got his shot at the big leagues in 2025 — at age 30. The Santiago native didn’t take the fast track, but he made it, and his strikeout numbers suggest he belongs.
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)
- Birthplace: Santiago, Dominican Republic 🇩🇴
- MLB Debut: May 27, 2025
Background
Born on New Year’s Eve 1995 in Santiago — one of the Dominican Republic’s most storied baseball cities — Hiraldo spent years working his way through various minor league levels before earning a roster spot with Baltimore. His path was longer than most, but the persistence paid off when he made his official MLB debut on May 27, 2025.
Professional Career
In his 2025 rookie campaign, Hiraldo posted a 4.58 ERA and a 1.32 WHIP across 19.2 innings, racking up 21 strikeouts. No wins or losses on the ledger yet, but those strikeout numbers told a clear story: he can miss bats at the highest level.
The 2026 season has been a tougher road. In 4.0 innings, his ERA sits at 11.25 with a 2.50 WHIP, pointing to struggles with command and effectiveness. That said, he’s already added 7 more strikeouts, a reminder that the arm is still a weapon worth watching.
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 & Records
Hiraldo hasn’t collected any major individual hardware yet — no All-Star nods, no Gold Gloves, no MVP votes. His MLB career is still in its earliest chapters, and the focus right now is on building consistency in the Orioles’ bullpen.
Fun Fact
Hiraldo joins a long and proud line of Dominican pitchers who’ve made it to the majors. What sets his story apart is the timeline: debuting at 30 after a slow, steady climb through the minors puts him in a different category than the typical blue-chip prospect. It’s a grind-it-out story, and baseball has always had room for those.
