Saints Finally Get Lefty out of Pen, Kody Funderburk Transferred from Double-A Wichita

April 27, 2023 - International League (IL)
St. Paul Saints News Release

ROCHESTER, NY - The St. Paul Saints have played the first four and a half series of the season without a left-handed pitcher in the bullpen. They will finally add a southpaw, and it's one that has earned his promotion. Left-handed pitcher Kody Funderburk was transferred from Double-A Wichita on Thursday.

The 26-year-old Funderburk was 1-0 with a 1.00 ERA in five relief appearances with the Wind Surge this season. In 9.0 innings he's allowed one run on eight hits while walking six and striking out 14 with a .235 opponents batting average against.

Last season, Funderburk was dominant as both a starter and reliever with the Wind Surge. He was 10-5 with a 2.94 ERA in 32 games (17 starts). In 107.0 innings pitched he walked 44 and struck out 103 with a 1.33 WHIP and .244 opponents batting average. His numbers earned him a Post-Season Texas League All-Star selection.

Funderburk was a 15th round selection by the Minnesota Twins out of Dallas Baptist (TX) University. In his career he is 18-12 with a 3.32 ERA in 78 games (46 starts). In 271.0 innings pitched he's walked 199, struck out 288, a WHIP of 1.34 and opponents are hitting just .240 against him.

The Saints roster stands at the league maximum of 28 players.

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