Cody Ponce starts tonight…….his alter ego is Darth Vader.👍🤣
That is a spot-on description! Cody Ponce is a massive Star Wars fan who fully embraces the “Dark Side” persona, even telling media he watches the movies before starts and identifying as a “dark side guy”.
Following a stellar 2025 KBO League MVP season in Korea, he joined the Toronto Blue Jays, often being referred to as “Daddy Vader” or “Commander Cody” by teammates.
Star Wars Passion: He has a full leg sleeve tattoo dedicated to Star Wars.
The Persona: He owns a Darth Vader helmet and has been known to bring that “dark side” energy to the mound.
