Freddy Peralta has made a bit of history for the 2025 MLB season, becoming the first pitcher in the majors to amass 15 wins. This is a feat that both highlights his personal progression and underscores the Milwaukee Brewers’ rise in the National League.
Freddy Peralta’s Road to 15 Wins for the 2025 Brewers
The 15th Win
Peralta’s landmark 15th win came on August 18, when he delivered a masterclass against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. He pitched six scoreless innings, allowed just one hit, and notched six strikeouts as the Brewers ran away with a 7-0 victory. This outing exemplified the control and tenacity that have defined Peralta’s season. It helped the Brewers widen their lead in the NL Central and marked Milwaukee’s 15th win in 16 games. This span has been a staggering stretch reflective of both team momentum and individual brilliance.
“He’s not scared of the moment. I love watching him pitch and he’s a big reason why Milwaukee is on the run they’re on.” – @JakePeavy_22 on Freddy Peralta@Brewers | #ThisIsMyCrew | #MLBTonight pic.twitter.com/xFyV8wipv8
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) August 19, 2025
The Numbers Tell the Story
Through August 23, Peralta’s stat line includes 15 wins to only 5 losses. His ERA is at 2.78 with 142 2/3 innings pitched and 154 strikeouts. His WHIP has been impressive as well at 1.100. What’s striking is not just the volume of wins, but the underlying dominance. A sub-3.00 ERA and strong peripheral numbers demonstrate that Peralta’s success isn’t just about run support. He’s flat-out overpowering hitters in both matchups and leverage situations.
What is Setting Peralta Apart in 2025?
Several key factors have driven Peralta’s leap from solid big-league starter to top-of-the-league All-Star workhorse. Peralta has been a model of reliability, securing wins in 10 of his last 12 starts leading up to his 15th victory. This is a rare run of steady excellence. In 2025, Peralta relied heavily on his fastball, throwing it 55 percent of the time. However, he’s also mixed in changeups, curveballs, and sliders to keep hitters off balance.
Advanced metrics also show hitters are struggling to square him up. This includes a particularly effective four-seam that generates swings and misses at a high rate. With a WHIP around one and holding opponents to a .214 average, Peralta is rarely putting himself in jams and is effective at stranding runners when necessary. Staying off the injured list, a challenge for any pitcher, has allowed Peralta to take his regular turn and stack up wins.
Historic Implications
While the pitcher “win” is often debated as a definitive stat, especially in this era, reaching 15 wins before any other starter reflects not just skill. It shows durability, preparation, and a knack for seizing the moment. Peralta’s ascent isn’t just a personal milestone. No Brewers pitcher has ever led MLB in wins outright for a full season. This puts him on track to carve a singular place in Milwaukee’s franchise history and perhaps in the Cy Young conversation.
In a season where pitching dominance has been both scarce and fleeting, Freddy Peralta’s charge to 15 wins stands as a testament to both personal growth. It also speaks to the Brewers’ ability to maximize talent on the mound. As the pennant race intensifies, all eyes will be on Peralta to see if he can maintain his pace and etch an even deeper mark into baseball’s record books.
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