The Diamondbacks have signed 17-year-old outfielder Nicola Perdomo for $47,500, adding him to their minor league system. He is the younger brother of MLB player Geraldo Perdomo, who signed with the team a decade ago.
Key points
Nicola Perdomo signed with the Diamondbacks for $47,500.
He is the younger brother of MLB player Geraldo Perdomo.
Nicola is expected to begin his career in the Dominican Summer League.
Geraldo Perdomo signed with the Diamondbacks ten years ago.
Nicola has a good approach, raw power, and a strong arm.
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Ten years ago, Geraldo Perdomo signed with the Diamondbacks for $70,000 as a 16-year-old amateur free agent out of the Dominican Republic. He was not a big prospect, but he showed enough promise to move steadily through the system and ultimately reach the majors.
Perdomo is hoping another family member can follow a similar path.
Last week, the Diamondbacks signed 17-year-old outfielder Nicola Perdomo for a bonus of $47,500. He has a good approach, raw power and a strong arm. He is Geraldo’s younger brother, and he likely will begin his professional career this year in the Dominican Summer League.
Jul 1, 2022; Denver, Colorado, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks center fielder Alek Thomas (5) celebrates his two-run home run with shortstop Geraldo Perdomo (2) in the seventh inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 3, 2022; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Willy Adames (27) avoid Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo (2) after forcing him out in the third inning at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo (2) hits a two-RBI double during the second inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on May 22, 2023.
Q&A
Who is Nicola Perdomo and what is his connection to the Diamondbacks?
Nicola Perdomo is a 17-year-old outfielder signed by the Diamondbacks, and he is the younger brother of MLB player Geraldo Perdomo.
What was the signing bonus for Nicola Perdomo?
Nicola Perdomo was signed for a bonus of $47,500.
What are Nicola Perdomo's strengths as a player?
Nicola Perdomo is noted for his good approach at the plate, raw power, and strong arm.
Where will Nicola Perdomo begin his professional career?
Nicola Perdomo is expected to start his professional career in the Dominican Summer League.
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Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo (2) celebrates after scoring a run against the Texas Rangers during the fifth inning in game one of the 2023 World Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on Oct. 27, 2023.
Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo (2) slides home to score a run against the San Diego Padres during the tenth inning at Petco Park on Saturday, July 6, 2024.
Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Josh Bell (36), catcher Jose Herrera (11) and shortstop Geraldo Perdomo (2) pose for a picture after Perdomo hit a home run against the Miami Marlins in the eighth inning at loanDepot Park in Miami on Aug. 21, 2024.
Geraldo Perdomo #2 of the Arizona Diamondbacks watches from the dugout during the third inning of the MLB game against the Los Angeles Angels at Chase Field on June 11, 2024 in Phoenix.
Arizona Diamondbacks Geraldo Perdomo (2) celebrates after hitting the game winning RBI-single to defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-4 in the ninth inning at Chase Field in Phoenix on Sept. 23, 2025. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-Arizona Republic
Arizona Diamondbacks Geraldo Perdomo (2) celebrates after hitting the game winning RBI-single to defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-4 in the ninth inning at Chase Field in Phoenix on Sept. 23, 2025. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-Arizona Republic
Apr 8, 2025; Phoenix, Ariz., U.S.; Arizona Diamondbacks Geraldo Perdomo attempts to lay down a bunt against the Baltimore Orioles at Chase Field.
Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo (2) slides and steals second base during the first inning against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on June 25, 2025.
Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo (2) reacts after advancing to third against the Atlanta Braves in the seventh inning at Chase Field in Phoenix on April 27, 2025.
Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo (2) runs back to the dugout after getting out in the first inning against the Texas Rangers at Chase Field on Sept. 2, 2025, in Phoenix.
Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo (2) beats the tag of San Francisco Giants third base Matt Chapman (26) to steal third base during the first inning at Chase Field on Sept. 15, 2025.
Arizona Diamondbacks base runner Geraldo Perdomo (2) is tagged out at home plate by Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz (20) at Chase Field in Phoenix on June 1, 2025.
Geraldo Perdomo #2 of the Arizona Diamondbacks reacts after he hit a home run against the San Francisco Giants in the first inning at Oracle Park on Sept. 10, 2025, in San Francisco.
Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo (2) steals second under the tag by Atlanta Braves shortstop Nick Allen (2) in the seventh inning at Chase Field in Phoenix on April 27, 2025.
Arizona Diamondbacks Geraldo Perdomo (2) celebrates after hitting the game-winning RBI-single to defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-4 in the ninth inning at Chase Field in Phoenix on Sept. 23, 2025.
Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo (2) hits a single in the fourth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver, on Aug. 14, 2025.
Arizona Diamondbacks Geraldo Perdomo (2) hits a single against the Chicago Cubs at Chase Field in Phoenix on Sunday, March 30, 2025.
Arizona Diamondbacks Geraldo Perdomo (2) hits a single during their Opening Day game against the Chicago Cubs at Chase Field in Phoenix on March 27, 2025.
Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo (2) points skyward after hitting a grand slam during the fifth inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, on July 9, 2025.
Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Geraldo Perdomo hits an RBI single in the first inning against the Washington Nationals at Chase Field in Phoenix, on May 30, 2025.
Diamondbacks infielder Blaze Alexander (R) hits the helmet of teammate Geraldo Perdomo after Perdomo scored against the Royals in the third inning during a game in Phoenix, at Chase Field on July 5, 2025.
Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Josh Naylor (22) celebrates with shortstop Geraldo Perdomo (2) after hitting a walk-off grand slam home run against the Seattle Mariners in the 11th inning at Chase Field in Phoenix on June 9, 2025.
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Arizona Diamondbacks' Geraldo Perdomo does it all on offense
Jul 1, 2022; Denver, Colorado, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks center fielder Alek Thomas (5) celebrates his two-run home run with shortstop Geraldo Perdomo (2) in the seventh inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
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Arizona Diamondbacks' Geraldo Perdomo does it all on offense
Jul 1, 2022; Denver, Colorado, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks center fielder Alek Thomas (5) celebrates his two-run home run with shortstop Geraldo Perdomo (2) in the seventh inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
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Arizona Diamondbacks' Geraldo Perdomo does it all on offense
Oct 3, 2022; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Willy Adames (27) avoid Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo (2) after forcing him out in the third inning at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
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Arizona Diamondbacks' Geraldo Perdomo does it all on offense
Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo (2) hits a two-RBI double during the second inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on May 22, 2023.
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Arizona Diamondbacks' Geraldo Perdomo does it all on offense
Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo (2) celebrates after scoring a run against the Texas Rangers during the fifth inning in game one of the 2023 World Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on Oct. 27, 2023.
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Arizona Diamondbacks' Geraldo Perdomo does it all on offense
Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo (2) slides home to score a run against the San Diego Padres during the tenth inning at Petco Park on Saturday, July 6, 2024.
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Arizona Diamondbacks' Geraldo Perdomo does it all on offense
Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Josh Bell (36), catcher Jose Herrera (11) and shortstop Geraldo Perdomo (2) pose for a picture after Perdomo hit a home run against the Miami Marlins in the eighth inning at loanDepot Park in Miami on Aug. 21, 2024.
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Geraldo Perdomo #2 of the Arizona Diamondbacks watches from the dugout during the third inning of the MLB game against the Los Angeles Angels at Chase Field on June 11, 2024 in Phoenix.
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Arizona Diamondbacks' Geraldo Perdomo does it all on offense
Arizona Diamondbacks Geraldo Perdomo (2) celebrates after hitting the game winning RBI-single to defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-4 in the ninth inning at Chase Field in Phoenix on Sept. 23, 2025. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-Arizona Republic
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Arizona Diamondbacks' Geraldo Perdomo does it all on offense
Arizona Diamondbacks Geraldo Perdomo (2) celebrates after hitting the game winning RBI-single to defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-4 in the ninth inning at Chase Field in Phoenix on Sept. 23, 2025. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-Arizona Republic
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Arizona Diamondbacks' Geraldo Perdomo does it all on offense
Apr 8, 2025; Phoenix, Ariz., U.S.; Arizona Diamondbacks Geraldo Perdomo attempts to lay down a bunt against the Baltimore Orioles at Chase Field.
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Arizona Diamondbacks' Geraldo Perdomo does it all on offense
Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo (2) slides and steals second base during the first inning against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on June 25, 2025.
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Arizona Diamondbacks' Geraldo Perdomo does it all on offense
Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo (2) reacts after advancing to third against the Atlanta Braves in the seventh inning at Chase Field in Phoenix on April 27, 2025.
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Arizona Diamondbacks' Geraldo Perdomo does it all on offense
Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo (2) runs back to the dugout after getting out in the first inning against the Texas Rangers at Chase Field on Sept. 2, 2025, in Phoenix.
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Arizona Diamondbacks' Geraldo Perdomo does it all on offense
Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo (2) beats the tag of San Francisco Giants third base Matt Chapman (26) to steal third base during the first inning at Chase Field on Sept. 15, 2025.
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Arizona Diamondbacks' Geraldo Perdomo does it all on offense
Arizona Diamondbacks base runner Geraldo Perdomo (2) is tagged out at home plate by Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz (20) at Chase Field in Phoenix on June 1, 2025.
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Geraldo Perdomo #2 of the Arizona Diamondbacks reacts after he hit a home run against the San Francisco Giants in the first inning at Oracle Park on Sept. 10, 2025, in San Francisco.
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Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo (2) steals second under the tag by Atlanta Braves shortstop Nick Allen (2) in the seventh inning at Chase Field in Phoenix on April 27, 2025.
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Arizona Diamondbacks' Geraldo Perdomo does it all on offense
Arizona Diamondbacks Geraldo Perdomo (2) celebrates after hitting the game-winning RBI-single to defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-4 in the ninth inning at Chase Field in Phoenix on Sept. 23, 2025.
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Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo (2) hits a single in the fourth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver, on Aug. 14, 2025.
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Arizona Diamondbacks Geraldo Perdomo (2) hits a single against the Chicago Cubs at Chase Field in Phoenix on Sunday, March 30, 2025.
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Arizona Diamondbacks Geraldo Perdomo (2) hits a single during their Opening Day game against the Chicago Cubs at Chase Field in Phoenix on March 27, 2025.
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Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo (2) points skyward after hitting a grand slam during the fifth inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, on July 9, 2025.
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Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Geraldo Perdomo hits an RBI single in the first inning against the Washington Nationals at Chase Field in Phoenix, on May 30, 2025.
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Diamondbacks infielder Blaze Alexander (R) hits the helmet of teammate Geraldo Perdomo after Perdomo scored against the Royals in the third inning during a game in Phoenix, at Chase Field on July 5, 2025.
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Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Josh Naylor (22) celebrates with shortstop Geraldo Perdomo (2) after hitting a walk-off grand slam home run against the Seattle Mariners in the 11th inning at Chase Field in Phoenix on June 9, 2025.
“I’m excited for him,” Geraldo Perdomo said. “We’ll see what he can do. They’re giving him the opportunity to play and we’ll see what we can do.”
The brothers are different on and off the field. Geraldo was a no-doubt shortstop as a prospect; his brother is viewed as a corner outfield type whose bat will determine his future. Geraldo has always been outspoken, gregarious; Nicola is said to be more introverted.
“He’s a really good player,” Geraldo said. “He throws hard. He has a really good arm. It’s better than average, probably 70 (on the 20-to-80 scouting scale). He definitely has more power than me when I was that age — probably three times as much.
Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo (right) poses with his younger brother, Nicola, in the Diamondbacks' clubhouse in 2025. Nicola, a 17-year-old outfielder, signed with the Diamondbacks in May 2026.
Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo (right) poses with his younger brother, Nicola, in the Diamondbacks' clubhouse in 2025. Nicola, a 17-year-old outfielder, signed with the Diamondbacks in May 2026.
"He definitely can hit, and he can run better than me when I was that age, too. He’s skinnier than me, but he’s going to be as strong.”
Nicola is listed at 6 feet, at least a few inches taller than Geraldo said he was when he first signed. Geraldo is now 6-2.
Diamondbacks assistant general manager Amiel Sawdaye said the club liked a lot about the younger Perdomo, including the fact that they believe him to be a good person and a good worker.
Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo (left) poses with his younger brother, Nicola, in an undated photo. Nicola, a 17-year-old outfielder, signed with the Diamondbacks in May 2026.
Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo (left) poses with his younger brother, Nicola, in an undated photo. Nicola, a 17-year-old outfielder, signed with the Diamondbacks in May 2026.
“What I said to (Geraldo) is, ‘He’s going to an opportunity. He’s not going to get special treatment because he’s Perdomo brother,’” Sawdaye said. “I told him that if he hits well, he’ll get out of the Dominican and continue to progress (through the minors), but if he doesn’t, he could get passed.
"We’re going to continue to sign other guys. He understood that. He’s good with that. He was that guy once. He signed for $70,000. You have to perform in order to win a spot.”
Geraldo said he tried to let his brother find his own way into professional baseball. He helped him if he needed gloves or cleats and talked to him about his experiences, but he said he mostly tried to stay out of the way.
“But now that he signed, we can work together, we can do a lot of stuff together,” Perdomo said. “I don’t think I’ve influenced him all that much. He’s been working really hard on his own. I’m proud of the type of person and the type of kid that he’s become so far.”
As for living in the shadow of a big leaguer, Geraldo doesn’t see it that way.
“I don’t worry about that,” he said. “We’re two different players on the field. The most important thing is that he knows he has me here and he knows he has a goal to play alongside his brother.
"This is an opportunity for him to play and work hard and perform and show these guys what he can do.”