Erick Peralta brings loud-arm upside to Miami’s 2026 bullpen mix
In the 2026 season, Erick Peralta is a freshman right-handed pitcher at Miami with a big-frame profile at 6-5 and 234 pounds, and the buzz is about his electric velocity, which was described as high-90s in fall workouts[1][10]. He looked effective in early team action, with Miami noting he helped pitch three scoreless relief innings in an intrasquad scrimmage[13], and summer-ball reports said he struck out 14 batters in 9.2 innings across 10 appearances[8]. The separator here is pure power and downhill angle; the question is command, but if he finds the zone, this is the kind of arm that can change a staff fast[10].
