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Cody Ponce

Cody Joe Ponce is an American professional baseball pitcher.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Cody Joe Ponce is an American professional baseball pitcher. As of 2026, he is with the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball (MLB) and has previously played in MLB, Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB), and the KBO League. Born in Pomona, California, he was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the second round of the 2015 MLB Draft and made his MLB debut with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2020.

Early life and college

Ponce was born in Pomona, California, and attended Cal Poly Pomona. He was selected by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 2015 MLB Draft after his college career.

Professional career

After being drafted by Milwaukee, Ponce reached the major leagues with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2020. He later continued his career in Japan’s NPB and in Korea’s KBO League before joining the Toronto Blue Jays.

Playing style and role

Ponce is a right-handed pitcher listed at 6-foot-6 and 255 pounds. He is used as a starting pitcher and bats and throws right-handed.

International career

In addition to MLB, Ponce has pitched in NPB and the KBO League. His career path reflects a move between North American and Asian professional baseball leagues.

Key facts

  • He was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the second round of the 2015 MLB Draft, 55th overall.
  • He made his MLB debut with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2020.
  • He has also played in Japan’s NPB for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters and Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles.
  • He played in the KBO League for the Hanwha Eagles before returning to MLB.
  • He attended Cal Poly Pomona.
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Canadian context

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

Frequently asked 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.
When was Cody Ponce born?
He was born on April 25, 1994.
Where is Cody Ponce from?
He was born in Pomona, California, United States.
What position does Cody Ponce play?
He is a pitcher, generally used as a starting pitcher.
Which college did Cody Ponce attend?
He attended Cal Poly Pomona.

References

  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.