The Book on Aaron Poreda

Prospect Info

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Aaron Poreda
Born 10/1/1986
LHP, SD

A late first round pick in 2007 out of the University of San Francisco, Padres lefty Aaron Poreda is a favorite of ours here at Scouting Book. The big, 240-pound hurler boasts one of the best fastballs in the minors (up to 97mph and sinking) with an improving slider that may grow to be his best pitch if he can learn to control it more effectively.

In two years of minor league ball, Poreda ascended to AA with a 12-9 record and a 2.98 ERA, but most enlightening is that in 207 minor league innings, he struck out 166 while walking 50. His old handlers at the White Sox ranch used him lightly in the bullpen in 2009, and while some in the Chicago system saw him as a reliever, the Padres will give him a chance to stick as a starter, and that's where his upside really shines. His frame is large and he's already proven to be durable, which screams 'innings eater' to us. The depth of the San Diego system means he won't have as much opportunity as he was handed in Chicago, at least not right away, but he should still have a pretty good shot at MLB starts in 2010, and if he looks good, he'll lock down a 2011 rotation spot.

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Player Updates and Notes

Aaron Poreda, Clayton Richard, Dexter Carter and Adam Russell have been traded to the San Diego Padres for pitcher Jake Peavy, according to SI.com.

7/31/2009 by DataBoy

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Aaron Poreda has been called up to the White Sox, but the team's top pitching prospect won't be used as a starter. Instead, according to the Chicago Tribune, he'll work from the bullpen as a lefthanded specialist in middle relief. This might be a way to help Poreda adjust to MLB hitters, as he was more effective in the minors when he didn't need to face an entire lineup more than once. He should be a fine reliever.

6/10/2009 by DataBoy

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