Sammy Peralta Bio
Samuel Felipe Peralta (born May 10, 1998) is an American professional baseball pitcher. He currently pitches in Major League Baseball (MLB) and has spent time at the top level with the Chicago White Sox, Los Angeles Angels, and Colorado Rockies. A right-handed pitcher, Peralta was originally drafted by the White Sox in 2019 and has since developed across several organizations. He is known for his work in relief and in starting roles, with stints at multiple levels of the minor leagues in between MLB appearances.
Early Life and Background
Samuel Felipe Peralta was born on May 10, 1998, and grew up in the United States, where he developed his interest in baseball from a young age. As a young athlete, he worked his way through amateur baseball and eventually caught the attention of professional scouts with his performance on the mound. Details about his family, hometown, and education are not widely documented in publicly available sources.
Path to Baseball
Peralta’s professional path began when he was selected by the Chicago White Sox in the 18th round, with the 530th overall pick, of the 2019 Major League Baseball draft. He spent his first professional season split between the rookie-level Great Falls Voyagers and the Arizona League White Sox, posting a cumulative 1.96 ERA with four saves across 18 appearances. His early progress was interrupted in 2020, when he did not play in a game due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sammy Peralta Career
Early Career (2019-2022)
After his draft year, Peralta continued to move through the White Sox system. In 2021, he split the season between the Single-A Kannapolis Cannon Ballers and the High-A Winston-Salem Dash, pitching in 31 games and registering a combined 3-1 record and 4.07 ERA with 68 strikeouts and two saves in 55 and one-third innings pitched. The following year, he split 2022 between the Double-A Birmingham Barons and Triple-A Charlotte Knights, recording a cumulative 4-4 record and 3.77 ERA with 76 strikeouts and 4 saves in 62.0 innings of work.
Chicago White Sox (2023-2024)
Peralta began the 2023 season with Charlotte before being selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time on May 2, 2023. In 16 games for Chicago during his rookie campaign, he recorded a 4.05 ERA with 18 strikeouts across 20 innings pitched. He was optioned to Triple-A Charlotte to begin the 2024 season, but following multiple roster moves on March 28, Peralta was designated for assignment by Chicago. On April 2, 2024, he was claimed off waivers by the Seattle Mariners and optioned to the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers, where he struggled to a 9.24 ERA with 12 strikeouts across 12 and two-thirds innings pitched. He was designated for assignment by the Mariners on May 23, claimed off waivers by the White Sox on May 26, and later cleared waivers to be sent outright to the Triple-A Charlotte Knights. While playing for Charlotte on June 16, 2024, Peralta was part of a seven-pitcher no-hitter against the Durham Bulls.
Los Angeles Angels Era (2025)
On April 2, 2025, Peralta signed with El Águila de Veracruz of the Mexican League, where in four starts he logged a 2-1 record and 2.53 ERA with 22 strikeouts across 21 and one-third innings pitched. On May 19, 2025, he signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Angels. In 24 appearances, including seven starts, for the Triple-A Salt Lake Bees, he logged a 6-2 record and 4.33 ERA with 70 strikeouts across 70 and two-thirds innings pitched. On September 7, the Angels selected Peralta’s contract, adding him to their active roster. He made five appearances for Los Angeles, struggling to an 0-1 record and 7.59 ERA with eight strikeouts across 10 and two-thirds innings pitched.
Colorado Rockies Era (2026-Present)
On October 21, 2025, Peralta was claimed off waivers by the Milwaukee Brewers. He was optioned to the Triple-A Nashville Sounds to begin the 2026 season and made two appearances for Nashville, allowing three runs on two hits with one strikeout across one inning pitched. On March 30, 2026, Peralta was designated for assignment by Milwaukee following the acquisition of Luis Matos. On April 4, 2026, he was claimed off waivers by the Colorado Rockies. He made two appearances for Colorado, struggling to an 0-1 record and 10.13 ERA with four strikeouts across 2 and two-thirds innings pitched, before being designated for assignment by the Rockies on June 21.
Sammy Peralta Personal Life
Personal Life
Public information about Peralta’s personal life is limited. Verified details, such as marital status, children, or residence, are not widely documented in available sources.
2025 Season Performance
Peralta’s 2025 season was defined by movement between organizations and leagues. He opened the year with El Águila de Veracruz of the Mexican League, performing well in four starts with a 2.53 ERA before transitioning to the Los Angeles Angels organization in May. In the Angels system, he served as a versatile arm for the Triple-A Salt Lake Bees, appearing in 24 games with seven starts, and was rewarded with a September call-up to the major league roster.
His major league time with the Angels was brief, as he recorded an 0-1 record and 7.59 ERA across five appearances. The late-season addition by the Milwaukee Brewers in October set the stage for his 2026 placement. Across 2025, Peralta’s combination of bullpen and starting work across multiple levels highlighted his adaptability, even as his major league results remained uneven.