Archive · 3 Dec 2025
Blue Jays Sign KBO MVP Pitcher Ponce
Ponce is a really good pitcher who played in the KBO league in Korea.
Last year, he had an amazing season with a very low ERA, which means he didn't let many runs score against him.
He also struck out a lot of batters and won most of his games.
Because of this, he won the MVP award and another award for being the best starting pitcher.
Now, the Toronto Blue Jays, a team in the MLB, have signed him to play for them.
This is great for the Blue Jays because they wanted to get better at pitching, and Ponce is just the player to help them do that.
Ponce had an outstanding 2023 KBO season with a 1.89 ERA and 252 strikeouts over 180.2 innings.
He recorded a 17-1 win-loss record, earning the KBO MVP and Choi Dong-won Award for best starting pitcher.
The Toronto Blue Jays have signed Ponce to bolster their pitching depth for the upcoming MLB season.
Ponce's performance in the KBO has made him a valuable asset for the Blue Jays.
His acquisition demonstrates the Blue Jays' commitment to strengthening their team for the forthcoming season.
- Who
- Ponce, a 31-year-old pitcher
- What
- Signed by the Toronto Blue Jays after an impressive KBO season
- When
- After the 2023 KBO season
- Where
- From the KBO to the MLB
- Why
- To strengthen the Blue Jays' pitching depth for the upcoming season
- Player Name
- Ponce
- Age
- 31
- Previous League
- KBO
- ERA in 2023
- 1.89
- Strikeouts in 2023
- 252
- Innings Pitched in 2023
- 180.2
- Wins-Losses in 2023
- 17-1
- Awards
- KBO MVP, Choi Dong-won Award