Joey Loperfido is an American professional baseball outfielder currently playing for the Houston Astros in Major League Baseball (MLB). He debuted in MLB in 2024 with the Astros. He is a current player, making him a relevant figure in professional baseball.
On May 11, 1999, Mario Joseph Loperfido was born, later becoming a professional baseball outfielder.
In 2018, Loperfido played collegiate summer baseball with the Kalamazoo Growlers of the Northwoods League.
In 2019, Loperfido played collegiate summer baseball with the Cotuit Kettleers of the Cape Cod Baseball League.
In 2021, the Houston Astros selected Loperfido in the seventh round of the Major League Baseball draft. He made his professional debut in 2021 with the Single–A Fayetteville Woodpeckers.
In 2022, Loperfido played with the Single–A Fayetteville Woodpeckers and High–A Asheville Tourists.
Loperfido started 2023 with High-A Asheville Tourists, and was promoted to the Double–A Corpus Christi Hooks after eight games.
On April 30, 2024, Loperfido was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time. In his debut, he hit a two RBI single against Cleveland Guardians pitcher Carlos Carrasco.
On July 29, 2024, Loperfido, Jake Bloss, and Will Wagner were traded to the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for pitcher Yusei Kikuchi.
In 2024, Loperfido made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut with the Houston Astros, and played for the Toronto Blue Jays as well.
Loperfido began the 2024 season with the Triple–A Sugar Land Space Cowboys.
On July 6, 2025, Loperfido was called up to the majors when Andres Gimenez was placed on the 10-day injured list with an ankle sprain.
On August 16, 2025, Loperfido was optioned back to the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons.
On February 13, 2026, the Blue Jays traded Loperfido back to the Astros for Jesús Sánchez.
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