When the Milwaukee Brewers fans talk about Freddy Peralta, the conversation is usually around his fastball, his strikeout numbers, or his rise to become one of the team’s and league’s most reliable pitchers. But away from the mound, there is another story—the one about his biggest supporter—his wife, Maritza Taveras.

Freddy Peralta Diaz, born June 4, 1996, in Moca, Dominican Republic, has carved out quite a fruitful career since his debut in 2018. He was originally signed with the Seattle Mariners in 2013. But he was traded to Milwaukee in December of 2015. Over the years, he has become a mainstay in Milwaukee’s rotation. He earned all-star nods, and recently, in May 2025, he recorded his 1,000th strikeout. He became the fourth pitcher in Brewers history to achieve that feat. By September 2025, Peralta’s scoreless innings stood at 29.

But behind all that success is Maritza, his partner, who, through every strikeout, has been by his side.

Who is Maritza Taveras? Everything to know about Freddy Peralta’s wife

Like Freddy Peralta, Maritza Tavera is from the Dominican Republic. While she is not a public figure like Freddy, she carved her own space in the art world. Reportedly, she worked at Arte 12, a gallery center. She nurtures her passion and creativity and also balances her hectic, high-profile life as being married to a professional athlete.

In social media, Maritza keeps things modest.

Her Instagram handle, @martiza_taveras, has around 1200+ followers as of mid-2025. It’s a private account; however, her profile picture has pictures of their children. She mostly chooses to focus on her family and supporting Freddy in his career. Milwaukee Brewers often spot her in the stands, cheering on Freddy. “She always manages to find time to be at my games,” shared Freddy. All of that shows just how much of a constant presence she has been.

How long have the two been together? Know Freddy and Maritza’s relationship timeline

Freddy Peralta‘s journey to the majors has been anything but ordinary. And Maritza has been by his side for much of it. The two have been together since at least 2015, before Freddy was traded to the Milwaukee Brewers. Their relationship just blossomed over those years, when he was busy grinding away in the minors, trying to prove himself as a big league pitcher.

In 2016, the couple tied the knot. For Maritza, it meant her stepping into a career that demanded travel, uncertainty, and sacrifice. But she has embraced the role with immense grace. By 2018, when Freddy made his MLB debut against the Colorado Rockies, Maritza was there alongside his parents, Pedro Peralta and Octavia Díaz, and siblings.

Baseball actually runs in that family—Freddy’s younger brother, Luis Peralta, is also a professional pitcher. He is currently with the Colorado Rockies.

Photos of the day show Freddy surrounded by his family and with Maritza smiling proudly. As far as expressing his love, Freddy has never been shy.

On her 22nd birthday, he had shared photos of her, calling her his “queen” and his “weakness,” and that showed fans his softer and more personal side.

Do they have kids? More into their parenthood journey

While baseball may dominate Freddy Peralta’s professional life, family is at the heart of all he does and his world. Freddy and Maritza’s journey into parenthood began in September 2020 with the birth of their daughter, Norah.

Her arrival was so important for Freddy that he even stepped down from playing and took paternity leave. That decision was supported by the Milwaukee Brewers’ manager, Pat Murphy, and the team.

Then just three years later, in March of 2023, their family grew again with the birth of their son Freddy Jr. And so, from two, they became a family of four. And now they both are raising two beautiful young children.

Both of them, while very private on their social media accounts, do share their parenthood journey. And fans love these glimpses into the family, a little behind the scenes. Because knowing the story of Freddy and Maritza simply adds a human layer to the player, they cheer from the stands.