Yaramil Hiraldo is a right-handed pitcher from Santiago, Dominican Republic, who made his Major League debut on May 27, 2025 with the Baltimore Orioles. In his first MLB season, he threw 19.2 innings out of the bullpen, finishing with a 4.58 ERA, a 1.32 WHIP, and 21 strikeouts — numbers that showed real promise while reflecting the natural growing pains of adjusting to big-league hitters.
Background
Born on December 31, 1995, in Santiago, Dominican Republic, Hiraldo spent years working his way through the Dominican academies and minor league system before finally getting his shot. He broke into the majors at 29 — an age when many players already have years of MLB experience under their belts. That late arrival is a testament to the fierce competition inside Dominican baseball pipelines and the sheer persistence it takes to reach the highest level.
Professional Career
Hiraldo joined Baltimore as a reliever in 2025 and made an impression in his debut season. His 4.58 ERA and 21 strikeouts across 19.2 innings gave the Orioles reasons to keep him on the roster heading into 2026.
His second season, however, proved more difficult. In 6.0 innings pitched in 2026, Hiraldo’s ERA climbed to 7.50, his WHIP ballooned to 2.00, and command issues became more apparent — challenges that are not uncommon for pitchers still finding their footing at the big-league level.
Career Stats
- 2025 – Baltimore Orioles: 19.2 IP | 0-0 | 4.58 ERA | 1.32 WHIP | 21 K
- 2026 – Baltimore Orioles: 6.0 IP | 1-0 | 7.50 ERA | 2.00 WHIP | 10 K
Awards & Records
Hiraldo has not yet earned individual MLB awards. His career in the majors is still in its early stages, and he remains in the process of establishing himself as a reliable bullpen arm at the highest level of the game.
Worth Knowing
Hiraldo debuted in the majors at 29 years old, proving that the road to MLB has no expiration date. His journey through the Dominican system and the minors is a reminder that talent combined with patience can eventually open the door — no matter how long it takes.
