Yaramil Hiraldo is a Dominican right-hander who made his Major League debut on May 27, 2025, with the Baltimore Orioles. The Santiago native worked his way through Baltimore’s minor league system before reaching the big leagues at age 29 — a slower, more deliberate path than most prospects, but one that speaks to his persistence.
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
Hiraldo grew up in Santiago, a city with deep baseball roots in the Dominican Republic. He developed through Baltimore’s farm system as both a reliever and a short-start option, and his MLB debut came at 29 — older than the typical prospect, but the result of a steady, intentional development process. The Orioles signed him as part of their broader effort to build out their bullpen with upside arms.
Professional Career
In his debut season of 2025, Hiraldo showed real strikeout ability, racking up 21 strikeouts in 19.2 innings with a 4.58 ERA and a 1.32 WHIP. He finished 0-0 in the win-loss column, but the consistency he flashed in that stretch was an encouraging sign for a pitcher still finding his footing at the highest level.
The 2026 campaign has been a tougher road. In 4.0 innings of work, his ERA jumped to 11.25 with a 2.50 WHIP — numbers that point to ongoing adjustments in command and pitch mix. Hiraldo is still very much a work in progress, but Baltimore is watching closely.
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 and Records
Hiraldo has not yet earned individual awards at the MLB level. His career is still in its early stages, and the focus right now is on establishing himself as a reliable arm in Baltimore’s pitching staff.
Fun Fact
Hiraldo is one of hundreds of MLB players who have come out of the Dominican Republic, a country that continues to produce big league talent at a remarkable rate. Debuting at 29 puts him in a different category from most — not a hot prospect, but a grinder who kept working until the door opened.
