Yaramil Hiraldo is a 29-year-old right-handed pitcher from the Dominican Republic who represents the Baltimore Orioles in the major leagues. Born in Santiago on December 31, 1995, Hiraldo reached the big leagues on May 27, 2025, looking to carve out a role in the pitching staff of a rebuilding ballclub.
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 (30 years old)
- Birthplace: Santiago, Dominican Republic
- MLB Debut: May 27, 2025
Background
Hiraldo grew up in Santiago, one of the Dominican Republic’s most storied baseball regions. His path to the majors followed the familiar route of many Dominican prospects: local academies, years climbing through the minor league system, and plenty of patience before the call finally came. He signed with Baltimore and spent time in their player development pipeline, refining his repertoire and building experience at the lower levels before his debut in the spring of 2025.
Professional Career
Hiraldo’s MLB debut came on May 27, 2025, and his first season showed modest but encouraging numbers. In 19.2 innings, he struck out 21 batters, posted a 4.58 ERA, and finished with a 1.32 WHIP — solid indicators of potential even without a win to his name.
His 2026 campaign was more difficult. Hiraldo appeared in just 3.0 innings, struggling to a 12.00 ERA and a 2.67 WHIP. Rough sophomore stretches are nothing new for young pitchers trying to stick at the highest level of professional baseball, and Hiraldo’s situation is no exception.
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 has not yet earned individual awards or All-Star recognition. His career is still in its early stages, and there’s plenty of time to write bigger chapters — whether in Baltimore or elsewhere.
One More Thing
Like so many pitchers before him, Hiraldo is a product of the seemingly endless talent pipeline that Santiago and the Dominican Republic keep producing. Reaching the big leagues at all is a milestone worth acknowledging — and for a kid who chased that dream through the academies of Santiago, May 27, 2025 was a day that mattered.
