Cody Ponce

[82birds]

By Steve Adams | December 1, 2025 at 2:43pm CDT

Right-hander Cody Ponce left South Korea this past weekend to travel back to the United States, per a report from Bae Young-Uen of the Korea JoongAng Daily. Ponce and his wife welcomed a daughter in early November and had been planning to remain in South Korea through the end of the year as a result, but interest in the right-hander has picked up enough that he’s traveling back to North America earlier than anticipated (presumably for some in-person meetings).

Interest in the 6’6″ righty indeed appears strong. Ken Rosenthal and Katie Woo of The Athletic reported this morning that Ponce could more than double the $15MM guarantee secured by Erick Fedde in his return to Major League Baseball from the Korea Baseball Organization two offseasons ago. Clubs are generally expecting Ponce to command a three-year contract, per The Athletic report. Fedde’s $15MM guarantee is the largest a North American pitcher has received upon returning from the KBO, so doubling that (or more) would establish a new precedent.


if that's the price tag, he won't be a Cardinal, IMO

[Ozziesfan41]

At that price he probably shouldnt be

[82birds]

At that price he probably shouldnt be

true.

[renostl]

I think the Cards aren't in a place where they will have too
many pitchers anytime soon, that could be wrong but if it is
pitching is usually desired everywhere especially cost
controlled.

IDK enough about Ponce. I do think a SP good enough to
sign for 2+ years should be on the Cardinals radar.

Littell, Kelly, Eflin?

[Strummer Jones]

At that price he probably shouldnt be

You won't see me crying any tears about that.

[scoutyjones2]

Very little in the post suggests why anyone would be interested in him. No age, record, pitch repertoire or stats. More about him and his wife squirting out a kid.

He had one good year last year on KBO at age 31. He's sucked everywhere else

[craviduce]

Very little in the post suggests why anyone would be interested in him. No age, record, pitch repertoire or stats. More about him and his wife squirting out a kid.

He had one good year last year on KBO at age 31. He's sucked everywhere else

they led the league in SAA (Squirting Average Against)

[HOUCARD]

At that price he probably shouldnt be

Not to mention, according to other posters, he's 31 yo. Too much money and too old for a rebuilding team.

[JuanAgosto]

Stay away from the retreads who had one decent year in Korea. Went down that road already. That is a Johnny bow ties move. He was a putz.

[rockondlouie]

By Steve Adams | December 1, 2025 at 2:43pm CDT

Right-hander Cody Ponce left South Korea this past weekend to travel back to the United States, per a report from Bae Young-Uen of the Korea JoongAng Daily. Ponce and his wife welcomed a daughter in early November and had been planning to remain in South Korea through the end of the year as a result, but interest in the right-hander has picked up enough that he’s traveling back to North America earlier than anticipated (presumably for some in-person meetings).

Interest in the 6’6″ righty indeed appears strong. Ken Rosenthal and Katie Woo of The Athletic reported this morning that Ponce could more than double the $15MM guarantee secured by Erick Fedde in his return to Major League Baseball from the Korea Baseball Organization two offseasons ago. Clubs are generally expecting Ponce to command a three-year contract, per The Athletic report. Fedde’s $15MM guarantee is the largest a North American pitcher has received upon returning from the KBO, so doubling that (or more) would establish a new precedent.


if that's the price tag, he won't be a Cardinal, IMO

I'd take a shot at him birds' but not for $30M:

by rockondlouie » 29 Nov 2025 14:24 pm


Cody Ponce

Former 2nd round pick of the Brewers.

Pitched in the KBO last season (29 GS: 1.89 ERA/180.66 IP) but looking to return to MLB

[mattmitchl44]

By Steve Adams | December 1, 2025 at 2:43pm CDT

Right-hander Cody Ponce left South Korea this past weekend to travel back to the United States, per a report from Bae Young-Uen of the Korea JoongAng Daily. Ponce and his wife welcomed a daughter in early November and had been planning to remain in South Korea through the end of the year as a result, but interest in the right-hander has picked up enough that he’s traveling back to North America earlier than anticipated (presumably for some in-person meetings).

Interest in the 6’6″ righty indeed appears strong. Ken Rosenthal and Katie Woo of The Athletic reported this morning that Ponce could more than double the $15MM guarantee secured by Erick Fedde in his return to Major League Baseball from the Korea Baseball Organization two offseasons ago. Clubs are generally expecting Ponce to command a three-year contract, per The Athletic report. Fedde’s $15MM guarantee is the largest a North American pitcher has received upon returning from the KBO, so doubling that (or more) would establish a new precedent.

if that's the price tag, he won't be a Cardinal, IMO

So it sounds like that is trending toward 3 yrs./$30 million ($10 million AAV). The AAV might not be terrible, but probably a year more than the Cardinals would want to go.

[icon]

Very little in the post suggests why anyone would be interested in him. No age, record, pitch repertoire or stats. More about him and his wife squirting out a kid.

He had one good year last year on KBO at age 31. He's sucked everywhere else

Some fool and his money will soon be parted.

[12xu]

Toronto signed him for 3 years, $30 MM!

[An Old Friend]

Stay away from the retreads who had one decent year in Korea. Went down that road already. That is a Johnny bow ties move. He was a putz.

“One decent year” being he was the MVP of the KBO.

[renostl]

Toronto signed him for 3 years, $30 MM!

Wild,
I heard that 2027 would restrict some contracts
not so much so far.

[JuanAgosto]

Stay away from the retreads who had one decent year in Korea. Went down that road already. That is a Johnny bow ties move. He was a putz.

“One decent year” being he was the MVP of the KBO.

Great. Like Scouty said. Its 1 year. Nothing else has shown him to be that good.