Dylan Bundy is a professional baseball pitcher who has played in the Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Baltimore Orioles, Los Angeles Angels and Minnesota Twins. He was drafted by the Orioles in 2011 and made his MLB debut in 2012. He is known for his fastball, curveball and slider pitches.
Ted Bundy was a notorious serial killer who kidnapped, raped and murdered dozens of young women and girls in the 1970s. He confessed to 30 murders, but some experts believe he may have killed more than 100 victims. He was executed by electric chair in Florida in 1989.
Are They Related?
Given their shared surname and similar first names, some people have wondered if Dylan Bundy and Ted Bundy are related by blood or marriage. The answer is no, they are not related in any way.
According to Wikipedia, Dylan Bundy was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Denver and Pam Bundy. He has an older brother, Bobby, who also played professional baseball. His parents are still alive and reside in Oklahoma.
According to Biography, Ted Bundy was born in Burlington, Vermont, to Eleanor Louise Cowell. His father’s identity is unknown, but some sources suggest he may have been Lloyd Marshall or Jack Worthington. He was raised by his grandparents, Samuel and Eleanor Cowell, who pretended to be his parents to avoid the stigma of illegitimacy. He later discovered his true parentage and changed his surname from Cowell to Bundy.
Why the Confusion?
The confusion between Dylan Bundy and Ted Bundy may stem from several factors:
- Their names are very similar, both in spelling and pronunciation.
- They both have connections to the state of Washington. Dylan Bundy attended the University of Washington for one year before being drafted by the Orioles. Ted Bundy graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in psychology and committed several of his murders in Washington.
- They both have been involved in high-profile media events. Dylan Bundy has been featured in various sports news outlets for his baseball career. Ted Bundy has been the subject of numerous books, documentaries, films and podcasts about his crimes and trials.
Conclusion
Dylan Bundy and Ted Bundy are not related by blood or marriage. They share a common surname, but have different origins, backgrounds and histories. They have no known connection or interaction with each other. The rumor that they are related is false and based on superficial similarities.
