Media, the Fonce bubble theory is a direct hit! I gave a stern warning → More than $30 million is a significant risk

Dec 02, 2025

Media, the Fonce bubble theory is a direct hit! I gave a stern warning → More than 30 million is a significant risk
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/



Media, the Fonce bubble theory is a direct hit! I gave a stern warning → More than 30 million is a significant risk
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/
With Cody Ponce on the verge of a big hit, 'bubble theory' began to raise his head.

Major League Trade Rumors (MTR), which specializes in the Major League transfer market, warned Ponce on the 2nd (Korea time) that investing more than $30 million is a considerable risk.

Earlier in the day, MLB.COM, the official website of Major League Baseball, and The Athletic, a sports media outlet, predicted the size of Ponce's contract from $30 million to $40 million for three years.




MTR puts a question mark on this prediction.

MTR hasn't played since 2021 in the major leagues. In the past, he did not make clear results in the major leagues. He will be 32 years old as of April next year. There is a considerable risk of investing more than $30 million in such a pitcher.

Ponce received the Milwaukee Brewers nomination 55 times overall in the second round of the major league 2015 rookie draft.




The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired Ponce through a trade in 2019.

Ponce made his big league debut in 2020 in Pittsburgh. He recorded one win, one loss and a 3.18 ERA in 17 innings in five games (three starts). It showed potential, but it was sluggish the next year. He recorded a 7.04 ERA in 6 losses and 38 ⅓ innings without winning 15 games (two starts) in 2021.

Ponce entered the Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) in 2022. During the three years of the NPB, he was 10-16 with a 4.54 ERA.




Media, the Fonce bubble theory is a direct hit! I gave a stern warning → More than 30 million is a significant risk
2025 KBO awards ceremony was held at Lotte Hotel World in Songpa-gu, Seoul on the 24th. The image of Hanwha's Ponce. Reporter Park Jae-man pjm@sportschosun.com /2025.11.24/
Media, the Fonce bubble theory is a direct hit! I gave a stern warning → More than 30 million is a significant risk
Fonce is cheering for fans in the stands after finishing the inning with striking out Diaz in the top of the fifth inning in Game 5 of the PO held at Hanwha Life Ball Park in Daejeon on the 24th. Daejeon = Reporter's wook@sportschosun.com/2025.10.24/
Ponce spent his career best season with the Hanwha Eagles when he came to the KBO League in 2025. Ponce marked 17-1 with 252 strikeouts and a 1.89 ERA in 180 ⅔ innings in 29 games this year. He set a new record for most strikeouts in a season. He also won four gold medals with multiple strikeouts and an ERA. Finished as MVP.

Major League Baseball's interest is a natural step.

Beyond just returning to the Major League, it is possible to see special contracts worth more than $10 million a year.

'The Athletic' predicted that industry sources would receive contracts worth at least $30 million for three years and as much as $40 million.

MTR says a scout interviewed by MTR said Ponce's ransom would start at $20 million. That's what he said before the FA market opened in earnest.'





This article was translated by Naver AI translator.