Yaramil Hiraldo is a right-handed pitcher from the Dominican Republic who reached the big leagues with the Baltimore Orioles on May 27, 2025. At 30 years old, the Santiago native represents a calculated bet by a rebuilding Orioles club looking to add depth to their bullpen.
Quick Facts
- Full name: Yaramil Hiraldo
- Position: Pitcher (Reliever)
- 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
Born on December 31, 1995, in Santiago, Dominican Republic, Hiraldo built his game in Caribbean baseball before working his way through the minor league system. His path to Baltimore was a long one — years of grinding in the minors, proving himself as a reliable arm out of the bullpen before finally getting the call in 2025. His debut on May 27 was a personal milestone after an extended wait in professional development.
Professional Career
In his 2025 debut season, Hiraldo threw 19.2 innings, racking up 21 strikeouts with a 4.58 ERA and a 1.27 WHIP. He didn’t pick up a win or a loss, but his ability to miss bats showed up clearly in the numbers.
The 2026 campaign has been a tougher story. In just 3.0 innings, his ERA has ballooned to 12.00 and his WHIP to 2.67, reflecting struggles to carry over the consistency he flashed the year before. Even so, Baltimore has kept him in their bullpen plans as he works through the rough patch.
Career Stats
- 2025 – Baltimore Orioles: 19.2 IP | 4.58 ERA | 21 K | 1.32 WHIP | 0-0
- 2026 – Baltimore Orioles: 3.0 IP | 12.00 ERA | 5 K | 2.67 WHIP | 0-0
Awards and Records
Hiraldo hasn’t collected any individual hardware in MLB yet. He’s still in the early chapters of his big-league career, with the focus squarely on establishing himself as a trustworthy bullpen piece and improving his effectiveness numbers.
One Thing Worth Knowing
Hiraldo was 30 years old when he made his MLB debut — a late arrival by any measure, and especially so for a Dominican player in a system that often fast-tracks younger talent. His story is a reminder that persistence in the minors can eventually open the door, no matter how long the wait.
