Yaramil Hiraldo is a 30-year-old right-handed pitcher from the Dominican Republic who joined the Baltimore Orioles‘ bullpen in 2025. Born on December 31, 1995, in Santiago, Dominican Republic, Hiraldo made his MLB debut on May 27, 2025 — the realization of a journey that took him through local academies and years of minor-league work before he finally got his shot at the big leagues.
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 generations of professional baseball talent, and Hiraldo followed the well-worn path of Dominican prospects: academy ball, the minor-league grind, and years of patience. The Orioles brought him into their system and developed him steadily before calling him up in the spring of 2025. At 30, he was older than the typical MLB debuting prospect — but that only underscores the determination it took to get there.
Professional Career
In his MLB debut season of 2025, Hiraldo threw 19.2 innings for Baltimore, finishing with a 4.58 ERA, 21 strikeouts, and a 1.32 WHIP. His 5.4 K/9 rate showed real swing-and-miss ability, even if consistency remained a work in progress. He’s the kind of arm that gives a bullpen depth and upside to develop.
In 2026, Hiraldo has faced a tougher stretch. Over just 3.0 innings, he’s carrying a 12.00 ERA and a 2.67 WHIP — numbers that reflect limited opportunities as much as anything else. With only 5 strikeouts in that sample, the path forward is clear: earn more innings and prove he can be a reliable piece of Baltimore’s relief corps.
Career Stats
- 2025 — Baltimore Orioles: 19.2 IP | 4.58 ERA | 1.32 WHIP | 21 K | 0-0
- 2026 — Baltimore Orioles: 3.0 IP | 12.00 ERA | 2.67 WHIP | 5 K | 0-0
Awards and Records
Hiraldo hasn’t collected individual awards yet — his MLB career is barely a year old. Right now, his milestones are measured in innings earned and the confidence Baltimore continues to place in his arm. The goal is simple: lock down a consistent role in the Orioles’ bullpen.
Fun Fact
Reaching the majors at 30 puts Hiraldo on the later end of the MLB debut spectrum. But his story is a reminder that the road from Santiago to the big leagues isn’t always a straight line — and that persistence counts for just as much as raw talent.
