Yaramil Hiraldo

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Norfolk Tides · Pitcher

Age 306' 1" · 220 lbsThrows Right

FBaseball Overview

After a limited rookie campaign in 2025 marked by solid strikeout production (21 K in 19.2 IP) but an elevated ERA, this 30-year-old right-hander enters 2026 competing for a depth role in Baltimore's rotation with modest win potential. His 1.32 WHIP from last season suggests reasonable command, but the 4.58 ERA indicates he may struggle to accumulate quality starts, limiting his fantasy ceiling in wins and making him a risky streaming option. The early 2026 numbers are too small a sample to draw meaningful conclusions, though the spike in ERA and WHIP raises concerns about consistency at this stage of his career. He offers upside only in strikeout leagues where volume matters most, but fantasy managers should expect limited innings and opportunity given his advanced age and unproven track record.

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	W	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2025	Baltimore Orioles	18	0	4.58	1.32	21	19.2	9
2026	Baltimore Orioles	8	1	8.68	2.04	13	9.1	10
Career	Totals	26	1	5.90	1.55	34	29	19

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Minor League Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2018	2 teams▼	16	3	5	1	2	1.58	0.83	58	40.0	14
2019	2 teams▼	23	0	2	1	0	1.01	0.93	32	35.2	15
2021	Hillsboro Hops	19	0	0	1	9	4.13	1.38	25	24.0	14
2025	3 teams▼	30	1	2	0	1	3.55	1.12	64	45.2	13
2026	2 teams▼	16	0	1	1	2	1.59	0.82	15	17	6
Career	Totals	104	4	10	4	14	2.38	1.01	194	162.1	62

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Last Week / Last Month

Current season · MLB only

7 games

G	GS	IP	W-L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	BB
7	0	8.3	1-0	0	9.00	2.11	12	10

30 games

G	GS	IP	W-L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	BB
8	0	9.1	1-0	0	8.68	2.04	13	10

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Advanced Stats2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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FB Velo95.7 mph

Avg Spin2051 rpm

Whiff %38.3%

K %27.1%

BB %20.8%

Hard Hit %33.3%

Barrel %8.3%

xERA4.25

xBA Against0.178

xSLG Against0.310

BA Against0.250

SLG Against0.472

What These Stats Mean

FB Velo — Average fastball velocity. Harder throwers generate more swings and misses, setting up every other pitch in their arsenal. Velocity is the foundation of strikeout upside.

Avg Spin — Average spin rate across all pitches. Higher spin creates more movement and makes pitches harder to square up — elite spinners run better strikeout and batting average against numbers.

Whiff % — Swings-and-misses per swing. The most direct measure of a pitcher's ability to miss bats and the best leading indicator of strikeout rate.

K % — Strikeout rate per batter faced. The core fantasy pitching stat — high K% means reliable strikeout totals that hold up even in shorter starts.

BB % — Walk rate per batter faced. The primary control metric. High BB% tanks ERA and WHIP and keeps baserunners on constantly. Elite starters typically run below 7%.

Hard Hit % — Percentage of batted balls hit 95 mph or harder against. Low hard-hit% means weak contact, protecting both ERA and the defense behind the pitcher.

Barrel % — Percentage of batted balls barreled against. The most direct home run predictor — low barrel% pitchers rarely give up long balls.

xERA — Expected ERA based on contact quality allowed, removing the effect of sequencing, luck, and defense. Better predictor of future ERA than ERA itself.

xBA Against — Expected batting average opponents should hit based on contact quality. A gap between xBA and actual BA indicates unsustainable luck in either direction.

xSLG Against — Expected slugging allowed based on contact quality. High xSLG against predicts future extra-base damage; low xSLG means the pitcher is genuinely suppressing power.

BA Against — Actual batting average opponents are hitting — a key WHIP component. Check xBA to see if the number is sustainable.

SLG Against — Actual slugging allowed. Captures hits, doubles, triples, and home runs — lower means the pitcher is limiting the power damage he gives up.

GB% — Ground ball rate. High GB% pitchers generate double plays, limit home runs, and keep the ball in the park — great for protecting ERA and WHIP ratios.

FB% — Fly ball rate. High FB% pitchers give up more air contact — dangerous when combined with high exit velocity, less so when contact is soft.

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Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2025

Baltimore Orioles

4.58

1.32

19.2

2026

Baltimore Orioles

8.68

2.04

9.1

Career

Totals

5.90

1.55

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2018

2 teams▼

1.58

0.83

40.0

2019

2 teams▼

1.01

0.93

35.2

2021

Hillsboro Hops

4.13

1.38

24.0

2025

3 teams▼

3.55

1.12

45.2

2026

2 teams▼

1.59

0.82

Career

Totals

104

2.38

1.01

194

162.1

W-L

ERA

WHIP

8.3

1-0

9.00

2.11

W-L

ERA

WHIP

9.1

1-0

8.68

2.04