Cody Ponce

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Toronto Blue Jays · Pitcher

Age 326' 6" · 255 lbsThrows Right

FBaseball Overview

At 32 years old, this veteran right-hander carries mid-tier rotation appeal for Toronto with modest early-season results that suggest he's still ramping up after limited spring action. The 3.86 ERA and 0.86 WHIP through his first appearances indicate reasonable control, though the low strikeout rate (3 K in 2.1 IP) raises questions about whether he can generate the swing-and-miss needed to be a reliable fantasy starter. His best path to value comes as a depth pitcher in deeper leagues or as a streaming option during favorable matchups, but concerns about age, durability, and strikeout production make him a risky bet for consistent win-loss or K production. Managers should monitor his workload and underlying velocity trends closely before committing bench space.

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2020	Pittsburgh Pirates	5	3	1	1	3.18	1.06	12	17.0	6
2021	Pittsburgh Pirates	15	2	0	6	7.04	1.75	36	38.1	11
2026	Toronto Blue Jays	1	1	0	0	3.86	0.86	3	2.1	1
Career	Totals	21	6	1	7	5.77	1.51	51	57.2	18

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Minor League Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2015	2 teams▼	14	9	2	1	3	2.29	1.10	40	51	9
2016	Brevard County Manatees	17	17	2	8	0	5.25	1.40	69	72.0	17
2017	2 teams▼	25	25	10	9	0	3.14	1.23	103	137.2	30
2018	Biloxi Shuckers	29	11	7	6	0	4.36	1.28	88	95.0	34
2019	3 teams▼	30	1	1	3	2	3.65	1.11	50	44.1	13
2021	Indianapolis Indians	15	8	1	4	0	4.71	1.27	59	57.1	18
Career	Totals	134	75	24	34	5	3.93	1.25	429	475.3	128

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Game Log2026 season

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Pitching Analytics2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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FB Velo95.9 mph

Avg Spin1999 rpm

Whiff %51.7%

K %30.0%

BB %10.0%

Hard Hit %33.3%

Barrel %0.0%

xERA2.41

xBA Against0.177

xSLG Against0.277

BA Against0.111

SLG Against0.222

What These Stats Mean

FB Velo — Average fastball velocity. Harder throwers generate more swings and misses, setting up every other pitch in their arsenal. Velocity is the foundation of strikeout upside.

Avg Spin — Average spin rate across all pitches. Higher spin creates more movement and makes pitches harder to square up — elite spinners run better strikeout and batting average against numbers.

Whiff % — Swings-and-misses per swing. The most direct measure of a pitcher's ability to miss bats and the best leading indicator of strikeout rate.

K % — Strikeout rate per batter faced. The core fantasy pitching stat — high K% means reliable strikeout totals that hold up even in shorter starts.

BB % — Walk rate per batter faced. The primary control metric. High BB% tanks ERA and WHIP and keeps baserunners on constantly. Elite starters typically run below 7%.

Hard Hit % — Percentage of batted balls hit 95 mph or harder against. Low hard-hit% means weak contact, protecting both ERA and the defense behind the pitcher.

Barrel % — Percentage of batted balls barreled against. The most direct home run predictor — low barrel% pitchers rarely give up long balls.

xERA — Expected ERA based on contact quality allowed, removing the effect of sequencing, luck, and defense. Better predictor of future ERA than ERA itself.

xBA Against — Expected batting average opponents should hit based on contact quality. A gap between xBA and actual BA indicates unsustainable luck in either direction.

xSLG Against — Expected slugging allowed based on contact quality. High xSLG against predicts future extra-base damage; low xSLG means the pitcher is genuinely suppressing power.

BA Against — Actual batting average opponents are hitting — a key WHIP component. Check xBA to see if the number is sustainable.

SLG Against — Actual slugging allowed. Captures hits, doubles, triples, and home runs — lower means the pitcher is limiting the power damage he gives up.

GB% — Ground ball rate. High GB% pitchers generate double plays, limit home runs, and keep the ball in the park — great for protecting ERA and WHIP ratios.

FB% — Fly ball rate. High FB% pitchers give up more air contact — dangerous when combined with high exit velocity, less so when contact is soft.

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Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2020

Pittsburgh Pirates

3.18

1.06

17.0

2021

Pittsburgh Pirates

7.04

1.75

38.1

2026

Toronto Blue Jays

3.86

0.86

2.1

Career

Totals

5.77

1.51

57.2

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2015

2 teams▼

2.29

1.10

2016

Brevard County Manatees

5.25

1.40

72.0

2017

2 teams▼

3.14

1.23

103

137.2

2018

Biloxi Shuckers

4.36

1.28

95.0

2019

3 teams▼

3.65

1.11

44.1

2021

Indianapolis Indians

4.71

1.27

57.1

Career

Totals

134

3.93

1.25

429

475.3

128