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Cody Ponce

Cody Joe Ponce is an American professional baseball pitcher.

Updated September 11, 20261 min readCited sources

Cody Ponce is an American professional baseball pitcher who has played in MLB, NPB, and the KBO League. He is currently with the Toronto Blue Jays, giving him a direct connection to Canada's major league team.

What it is

Cody Joe Ponce (born April 25, 1994, in Pomona, California) is a right-handed pitcher who stands 6 ft 6 in and weighs 255 lb. He attended Cal Poly Pomona and was drafted 55th overall by the Milwaukee Brewers in the second round of the 2015 MLB Draft. He made his MLB debut with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2020.

Key details

Ponce has pitched in three major professional leagues: MLB (Pirates, Blue Jays), Nippon Professional Baseball (Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters, Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles), and the KBO League (Hanwha Eagles). He bats and throws right-handed and is used primarily as a starting pitcher.

Why it matters

Ponce's signing with the Toronto Blue Jays adds depth to the team's pitching staff. His experience across American, Japanese, and Korean leagues gives him a unique perspective that could benefit the Blue Jays, one of Canada's only MLB franchises.

In short

  • Drafted 55th overall by Milwaukee Brewers in 2015.
  • Made MLB debut with Pittsburgh Pirates in 2020.
  • Played in NPB (Japan) and KBO (Korea) before joining Blue Jays.
  • Attended Cal Poly Pomona.
Canadian angle

Ponce has a direct Canadian connection through his role with the Toronto Blue Jays, one of Canada’s Major League Baseball teams.

Quick questions

Who is Cody Ponce?
Cody Ponce is an American professional baseball pitcher who has played in MLB, NPB, and the KBO League.
What team does Cody Ponce play for?
He is listed with the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball.
Where did Cody Ponce attend college?
He attended Cal Poly Pomona.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cody_Ponce
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, MLB/NPB/KBO teams, nationality, and career overview.
  2. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/mlb/player/stats/_/id/34999/cody-ponce
    Supports: Current Blue Jays team listing, position, height, weight, bats/throws, and birthplace.
  3. MLB.com — https://www.mlb.com/bluejays/player/cody-ponce-664074
    Supports: Full name, birth date, birthplace, draft details, college, debut, and team status.
  4. Baseball-Reference — https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/p/ponceco01.shtml
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, height, weight, draft round, position, and MLB career history.