Freddy Peralta Bio
Freddy Peralta Diaz (born June 4, 1996) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher who currently plays in Major League Baseball (MLB). He was acquired by the New York Mets in January 2026 after spending the first eight seasons of his MLB career with the Milwaukee Brewers. Peralta is a two-time All-Star (2021 and 2025) and led the National League in wins during the 2025 season. A right-handed starter, he is recognized for his strikeout ability and his command against right-handed hitters.
Standing out as one of the top arms developed in the Brewers system, Peralta built his reputation on a power fastball and an aggressive approach on the mound. His 2025 campaign, in which he posted a 17–6 record with a 2.70 ERA and 204 strikeouts, established him as one of the most accomplished pitchers in franchise history.
Early Life and Background
Freddy Peralta Diaz was born on June 4, 1996, in Moca, Dominican Republic, a city well known for producing professional baseball talent. He was raised by his parents, Pedro Peralta and Octavia Diaz. Growing up in the Dominican Republic, Peralta was surrounded by baseball culture from an early age, and the sport became a central part of his childhood.
Like many prospects from the Dominican Republic, Peralta’s path to professional baseball began through the international amateur scouting system rather than through the draft. He honed his skills in local amateur and youth programs before drawing the attention of Major League scouts as a teenager. That early exposure set the stage for his eventual signing as an international free agent.
Path to Major League Baseball
Peralta signed with the Seattle Mariners as an international free agent in April 2013, receiving a $137,000 signing bonus. He made his professional debut that same year with the Dominican Summer League Mariners, going 3–3 with a 1.46 ERA in 13 games, including ten starts. The strong start suggested the raw tools that scouts had identified were beginning to translate into on-field results.
In 2014, Peralta pitched for the Arizona League Mariners, where he struggled to a 1–6 record with a 5.29 ERA across 12 starts. He returned to the Arizona League in 2015, improving to 2–3 with a 4.11 ERA. On December 9, 2015, Seattle traded Peralta, Daniel Missaki, and Carlos Herrera to the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for Adam Lind, a move that reshaped his developmental trajectory and connected him to the organization where he would eventually become a frontline starter.
Freddy Peralta Career
Early Career (2016–2017)
After arriving in the Milwaukee organization, Peralta split the 2016 season between the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers and the Biloxi Shuckers, compiling a combined 4–4 record with a 3.62 ERA in 82 innings. The move to the minor leagues gave him consistent innings and allowed him to refine his secondary pitches.
In 2017, Peralta pitched for the Carolina Mudcats and Biloxi, posting a 3–8 record with a 2.63 ERA and a 1.16 WHIP across 25 appearances, including 19 starts. Although his won-loss record did not reflect his performance, his peripheral numbers showed a pitcher ready for the next step. Following the season, the Brewers added him to their 40-man roster, and MLB.com ranked him as the organization’s tenth-best prospect heading into 2018.
Milwaukee Brewers Breakthrough (2018–2024)
Peralta began 2018 with the Colorado Springs Sky Sox before earning his first call-up to the major leagues on May 13, 2018. That same night, he debuted against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field, recording 13 strikeouts in 5⅔ shutout innings and setting a Brewers franchise record for strikeouts by a first-time starter. He finished his rookie season with a 6–4 record and a 4.25 ERA, holding right-handed batters to the lowest batting average among all MLB pitchers, at .110, across at least 30 innings.
After two more seasons of development, Peralta broke through in 2021, going 10–5 with a 2.81 ERA and 195 strikeouts across 144⅓ innings in 28 appearances. He was selected to the All-Star Game that year, striking out three consecutive batters in the seventh inning of the Midsummer Classic. In 2023, he logged a 12–10 record with a 3.86 ERA and 210 strikeouts, and in 2024 he added an 11–9 mark with a 3.68 ERA and 200 strikeouts, cementing himself as a dependable workhorse.
Milwaukee Brewers Peak (2025)
The 2025 season marked the high point of Peralta’s Brewers tenure. On May 12, 2025, he recorded his 1,000th career strikeout against the Cleveland Guardians, becoming the fourth pitcher in Brewers history to reach that milestone. He was named National League Pitcher of the Month for August 2025, going 4–0 with a 0.32 ERA across five starts, including a 24-inning scoreless streak that extended to 30 consecutive scoreless innings before ending on September 10, 2025.
Peralta also became the first Brewers pitcher ever to log four consecutive starts of at least five innings without allowing a run. On September 22, he struck out Jake Cronenworth for his 200th strikeout of the season, becoming the third pitcher in Brewers history with at least three 200-strikeout seasons, joining Yovani Gallardo and Corbin Burnes. He finished 2025 with a 17–6 record, a 2.70 ERA, and 204 strikeouts in 176⅔ innings, while leading the National League in wins.
New York Mets Era (2026–Present)
On January 21, 2026, the Brewers traded Peralta and Tobias Myers to the New York Mets in exchange for Jett Williams and Brandon Sproat. The trade gave Peralta a fresh start with a contending National League East club and reunited him with the spotlight of a major market.
Peralta was given the ball on Opening Day for the Mets, allowing two home runs to Brandon Lowe over five innings but earning the win against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Citi Field. As of June 20, 2026, he has recorded a 75–48 career win-loss record, a 3.69 ERA, and 1,236 strikeouts.
Driving Style and Strengths
Peralta’s game is built around a power fastball and an aggressive approach to right-handed hitters. His ability to neutralize opposite-handed bats was a defining trait during his Brewers years, and his high strikeout totals reflect a swing-and-miss profile. He has also demonstrated the durability of a frontline starter, regularly pitching deep into games when healthy.
Notable Events and Milestones
His 13-strikeout MLB debut against the Rockies in 2018, his 1,000th career strikeout in 2025, and his franchise-record 30-inning scoreless streak that same year stand among the signature achievements of his career. His 2021 All-Star performance, in which he struck out the side in the seventh inning, also remains a defining moment.
Freddy Peralta Career Wins
Across his major league career, Freddy Peralta has compiled 75 wins as a starting pitcher, including a 17-win season in 2025 that led the National League. He has posted double-digit win totals in five different seasons.
Milwaukee Brewers Highlights
Peralta recorded his first major league win during his debut season in 2018, when he went 6–4. He went on to win at least ten games in 2019, 2021, 2023, 2024, and 2025, peaking with 17 victories in his final year with the Brewers. His most recent win in a Brewers uniform came during the 2025 regular season, capping a campaign that cemented his legacy in Milwaukee.
Other Performances
During his time in the minor leagues, Peralta posted winning records at multiple affiliates, including the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers and the Biloxi Shuckers, before earning his promotion to the majors.
Freddy Peralta Family
Family Background and Baseball Lineage
Peralta was born to Pedro Peralta and Octavia Diaz in Moca, Dominican Republic. His brother, Luis Peralta, is also a professional baseball player, continuing the family’s involvement in the sport.
Personal Life
Freddy Peralta is married to his wife, Maritza. The couple has one daughter together. Family has remained an important part of his life alongside his professional career in Major League Baseball.
2025 Season Performance
The 2025 season represented the best season of Freddy Peralta’s career to that point. He went 17–6 with a 2.70 ERA and 204 strikeouts across 176⅔ innings, leading the National League in wins and earning his second All-Star selection. His monthly splits, including a National League Pitcher of the Month award in August, reflected a pitcher operating at the peak of his abilities.
He joined Yovani Gallardo and Corbin Burnes as the only pitchers in Brewers history with at least three 200-strikeout seasons, and he extended a franchise-record scoreless streak to 30 innings during the summer. His 1,000th career strikeout, reached in May against the Cleveland Guardians, further underscored a season of milestones.
The strong campaign ultimately paved the way for his January 2026 trade to the New York Mets, signaling that his 2025 performance positioned him as one of the most sought-after starters on the trade market. His 2025 season is widely viewed as the foundation for his continued role as a frontline pitcher in the National League.
