Freddy Peralta

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5+23 shutout innings, setting the Brewers franchise record for strikeouts by a first-time starter. For the season, he was 6–4 with a 4.25 ERA. Of all MLB pitchers, he held right-handed batters to the lowest batting average, .110 (in 30 or more innings). [9] In 2019, Peralta made 39 appearances for the Brewers, registering a 7–3 record and 5.29 ERA with 115 strikeouts in 85 innings of work.

On February 28, 2020, Peralta and the Brewers agreed to a five-year, $15.5MM contract extension. [10] In 2020, Peralta made 15 appearances for the Brewers, pitching to a 3–1 record and a 3.99 ERA with 47 strikeouts in 29+13 innings pitched.

In 2021, Peralta posted a 10–5 record and a 2.81 ERA with 195 strikeouts in 144+13 innings over 28 appearances. He was selected to participate in that year's All-Star Game, [11] during which he struck out three consecutive batters in the seventh inning. [12]

On June 14, 2022, Peralta was placed on the 60-day injured list with a latissimus dorsi injury. [13] He was activated on August 3. [14] In 2022, Peralta went 4–4 with a 3.58 ERA and 86 strikeouts in 78 innings of work.

In 2023, Peralta posted a 12–10 record and a 3.86 ERA with 210 strikeouts in 165+23 innings.

In 2024, Peralta posted an 11–9 record and a 3.68 ERA with 200 strikeouts in 173+23 innings.

On May 12, 2025, Peralta recorded his 1,000th career strikeout when he struck out Daniel Schneemann in the bottom of the fifth inning against the Cleveland Guardians. He is the fourth Brewers pitcher to achieve that milestone. [15]

He was named NL Pitcher of the Month in August 2025, during which he recorded four wins in five starts (lasting five innings in two starts and six in the other three) with a 0.32 ERA, finishing the month with a 24-inning scoreless streak. He became the first-ever Brewer with four consecutive starts of at least five innings without surrendering a run. [16]

Personal life

Peralta and his wife, Maritza, have one daughter together. [17]

Peralta's brother, Luis, is also a professional baseball pitcher, currently with the Colorado Rockies. [18]

References

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  11. McCalvy, Adam (July 10, 2021). "Freddy Peralta named to 2021 All-Star Game roster". MLB.com . Retrieved April 14, 2025.
  12. Radcliffe, JR (July 13, 2021). "Freddy Peralta strikes out all three he faces, Corbin Burnes takes the loss for National League in 2021 All-Star Game". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel . Retrieved April 14, 2025.
  13. "Brewers' Freddy Peralta: Shifts to 60-day IL". cbssports.com. Retrieved February 26, 2023.
  14. "Brewers to activate Freddy Peralta from 60-day IL this week". yardbarker.com. July 31, 2022. Retrieved May 26, 2023.
  15. "Brewers vs. Guardians – Box Score – May 12, 2025". ESPN . May 12, 2025. Retrieved July 3, 2025.
  16. Hogg, Curt (September 3, 2025). "The Brewers had both the National League player and pitcher of the month in August". Journal Sentinel. Retrieved September 3, 2025.
  17. Footer, Alyson. "Peralta returns to Crew from paternity list". MLB.com . Retrieved December 15, 2020.
  18. "Coors Field has always been special for Peralta family". mlb.com. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
Freddy Peralta
Milwaukee Brewers – No. 51
Pitcher
Born: (1996-06-04) June 4, 1996 (age 29)
Moca, Dominican Republic
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
May 13, 2018, for the Milwaukee Brewers