Kody Funderburk
#57 RP · Twins
Height
6'4"
Weight
230 lbs
Age
29
College
Dallas Baptist
Experience
3 yrs
Bats/Throws
L/L
B+
C
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Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsB+
| Year | Team | GP | ERA | W-L | K | WHIP | IP | SV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 89 | 4.096552 | 8-2 | 99 | 1.4793104 | 0.0 | 3 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
AAV
$780K/yr
Performance Analysis
B+
FCA+
Kody Funderburk grades as an All-Star caliber performer among MLB relief pitchers, earning a B+ Performance grade. He carries a 4.31 ERA (above the league average of 4.20, an area for improvement) and a 1.47 WHIP across 87.2 innings pitched with a 9.4 K/9 rate. His 7-1 record with 2 saves provides context on team support and run prevention. A 9.4 K/9 rate indicates above-average swing-and-miss stuff. As a prime-age veteran at 29, Kody is a key contributor for the Twins.
Fan & Media Sentiment
C
Mixed
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Kody Funderburk's public narrative sits at a measured, wait-and-see level — cautiously optimistic but far from buzzy, which is about right for a third-year reliever still cementing his roster standing. The coverage framing him as potentially the Twins' best reliever option is the most significant thing working in his favor right now, generating the kind of quiet credibility that doesn't draw headlines but does build reputation equity in bullpen circles. That cautiously optimistic media posture is actually a slight underreaction to his on-field performance, which grades out at B+ — meaning he's outperforming his public profile and the narrative hasn't fully caught up to what he's delivering on the mound. The Minnesota bullpen has seen notable roster churn in recent weeks, with multiple moves including the optioning of a competitor to Triple-A, which has effectively answered the role-security question in Funderburk's favor and given the coverage more reason to spotlight his strikeout ability. With the Twins sitting at 16-20 and trying to claw back in the American League Central, the organizational need for a reliable late-inning arm elevates Funderburk's perceived importance in a way that purely performance-based coverage often misses. His strikeout upside is the headline hook that keeps the positive framing alive, and absent any controversy or slump-driven negativity, the narrative has nowhere to go but steady or higher. The bottom line: Funderburk is a player whose media story is quietly building, and if his performance trajectory holds, the "might be their best reliever" framing could harden from speculation into consensus before long.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 5/8 | @ CLE | L 4-6 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
| Wed, 5/6 | @ WAS | L 2-15 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
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About this player
Kody Funderburk is a player in his 3rd MLB season listed at RP for the Twins. FanVerdicts maintains four independent grades for every MLB player on an active roster — Contract Value Index for the deal itself, Performance for on-field production, Sentiment for media and fan reaction, and Fan Verdict for community voting. Current grades for Kody Funderburk: Contract Value Index pending, Performance B+, Sentiment C, Fan Verdict pending.
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