Scottsdale, Arizona, USA; March 9, 2023 Freddy Peralta (51), the starting pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers, looks on before the team plays the San Francisco Giants in Spring Training at Scottsdale Stadium.
Pitcher Freddy Peralta of the Milwaukee Brewers is set to begin his first season as the team’s primary starting pitcher. GM Matt Arnold called the 27-year-old “built differently” and “ready for it.” He just shared an emotional video detailing his journey from Moca, Dominican Republic to Milwaukee, opening up about his journey to the major leagues.
The Milwaukee Brewers and Freddy Peralta collaborated with Sophia Minnaert to create a 27-minute film that chronicled Peralta’s journey in baseball and life.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; April 9, 2023; Pitcher Freddy Peralta (51), of the Milwaukee Brewers, tosses a fastball in the first inning of a game at American Family Field against the St. Louis Cardinals.
The ever-smiling Freddy Peralta begins his video with the words, “I never tried to do the things I do.” That’s my opinion of who I am—grinning and joyful. And I enjoy sharing it with my coworkers and other people. I’m content and joyful about how I am.
From there, Peralta contributes to the story of how early he developed a love for baseball, why he believes his parents had the greatest influence on his career, when and why he converted from position player to pitcher, how frequently he cried in the early stages of his minor league career with Seattle, and how Milwaukee has welcomed him and given him a sense of security.
Starting pitcher Freddy Peralta (51), of the Milwaukee Brewers, throws in the first inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on May 2, 2023, in Denver, Colorado, USA
In the video Peralta and his mother recall the event of Mother’s Day in 2018. His family originally obtained visas to watch him pitch in Triple-A Colorado Springs, but instead traveled to Coors Field to watch Freddy make a historic MLB debut.
Finding genuine superstars in sports these days is becoming increasingly difficult, but Freddy Peralta’s authenticity is on full display in this video. He loves working out in the Dominican Republic, where he grew up training because he is seen as just one of the guys. Additionally, his love for his family is on full display as you get an inside look at the house in which he grew up and how he incorporated that into his current living situation.
