Another KBO player next to Lee Jung-hoo? Giants, Ponce Eye Dog → Local surprise report. Lee Jung-hoo discusses Ponce as his new colleague

Nov 09, 2025

The game between the Hanwha Eagles and the LG Twins in Game 3 of the Korean Series at Hanwha Life Ball Park in Daejeon on the 29th. Hanwha starter Ponce, who struck out LG Moon Bo-kyung with two outs and runners on the first and second bases in the top of the sixth inning, is roaring. Daejeon = Reporter Park Jae-man pjm@sportschosun.com /2025.10.29/

Game 3 of the Korean Series between LG and Hanwha at Hanwha Life Ball Park in Daejeon on the 29th. Ponce, who allowed a come-from-behind solo shot to Kim Hyun-soo in the top of the fourth inning, is regretting. Daejeon = Reporter Jeong Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2025.10.29/

Lee Jung-hoo's San Francisco Giants put Cody Ponce (Hanwha) on the recruitment list.

The U.S. media 'NBC Sports Bay Arena' reported on the 8th (Korea Standard Time) 'There is a possibility that the Giants, who urgently need to strengthen their pitchers, will recruit Ponce'

According to NBC Sports, San Francisco aims to strengthen its entry into the Asian market and rebuild its pitching staff. San Francisco recruited Lee Jung-hoo from the KBO League ahead of the 2024 season to confirm the effect. Lee Jung-hoo quickly adapted to the U.S. stage and raised the team's internal evaluation. San Francisco is moving to expand its presence further in Asia.

One of the names San Francisco is paying attention to in this stove league is Ponce. Ponce desperately needs to reorganize the mound. If Lee Jung-hoo and Ponce play in one team, KBO League fans' interest is likely to increase.

San Francisco President Buster Posey said at the end of this season.

"There's always something I hear. Pitchers can never be enough. We thought we had a decent pitching base early in the season. But at the end of the season, I felt there was a shortage of pitchers. Pitchers have realized that the old adage that it can never be enough is certainly true."

The game between the Hanwha Eagles and the LG Twins in Game 3 of the Korean Series at Hanwha Life Ball Park in Daejeon on the 29th. Hanwha Ponce is pitching hard. Daejeon = Reporter Park Jae-man pjm@sportschosun.com /2025.10.29/

Game 3 of the Korean Series between LG and Hanwha at Hanwha Life Ball Park in Daejeon on the 29th. Ponce, who struck out Park Dong-won with two outs and a runner on first base in the top of the second inning, is cheering. Daejeon = Reporter Jeong Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2025.10.29/

San Francisco needs at least two more starters. NBC Sports predicted that `San Francisco can recruit a former major league pitcher who is successful overseas like Fonsen or Forrest Griffin.'

Ponce achieved rapid growth in the KBO League this year. Ponce was named by the Milwaukee Brewers in 2015. He failed to establish himself in the Major League and entered the Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) in 2022. Ponce, who also failed to leave a significant mark in NPB, came to Korea in 2025. Ponce was 17-1 in 180 ⅔ innings in 29 games with a 1.89 ERA and 252 strikeouts. He is a four-time winner with multiple wins, ERA and strikeouts.

The statistics site 'Fangraph'Ponse made a dramatic improvement in physical strength when he moved from Japan to Korea in 2025. Fastball speed increased by 2 miles (about 3.2 kilometers). He has improved his ability to use breaking balls than before. He highly praised the opponent's 36% strikeout.

Fangraph predicted the size of Ponce's contract at $24 million (about 35 billion won) for three years.

This article was translated by Naver AI translator.