The Book on Aaron Poreda
Prospect Info
Aaron Poreda
Born 10/1/1986
LHP, CHW
A late first round pick in 2007 out of the University of San Francisco, lefty Aaron Poreda projects as a middle-of-rotation innings-eater. The big, 240-pound hurler brings 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.
While many in the Sox system see him as a reliever, there's no reason to doubt that he could also start. His frame is large and he proved durable during his college years. He's unlikely to contribute meaningfully in 2008, but he's one to watch for the years to come.
Ranking in ScoutingBook (11/18/2008): #154 
Ranking in Baseball America 2008: n/a
Ranking in Baseball Prospectus: #87
Ranking in MiLB.com Season Preview Unranked
Ranking from the Sporting News: Unranked
Ranking from ESPN: #67
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