H/W: 6-6 240 lb. B/T: L/L DOB: 10/1/86
Poreda kept trudging along Chicago's fast track, pitching well at both High-A Winston Salem and AA Birmingham for a combined 8-9 record with a 3.13 ERA and 40 BB/119 K in 161 IP. Poreda's towering barrell-chested frame is quite durable and effortlessly generates a mid-90's fastball that touches 100 MPH on a few occasions. As dominant as his fastball is, his secondary pitches, a slider and change, are far less effective. This has allowed for hitters to sit on the fastball and make good contact at times. Without a solid secondary reportoire, it would seem that Poreda would be best suited for the bullpen, but Chicago team officials are optimistic that these offerings will come along in time. Poreda does a fine job of commanding his fastball down in the strike zone which helps him to induce more groundballs (1.39 GO/FO) and limit the amount of long balls he surrenders ( 6 HR allowed in '08). His competitive makeup and poise are highly regarded and well suited for his future role as a frontline starter or dominant closer.
2009 Projection: There has been some speculation that Poreda will earn a rotation spot in spring training, but the more likely destination for him is AAA Charlotte. The White Sox are flush with left-handed pitching depth with the likes of Mark Buerhle. John Danks, and Clayton Richard already in the rotation, but the upside for Poreda is so high that he could push Richard for that final spot in the rotation this spring. Another possibility is that Poreda could make the MLB roster as a late inning reliever . The best bet for him would be to continue to refine his offspeed stuff in Charlotte while being first in line for a promotion if and when a spot opens up for him. Watch to see if he can boost his K rate this season as that will be an indicator of how much his breaking pitches have progressed. Regardless of whether he is a starter or reliever, Poreda has the stuff and mindset to be a dominant pitcher at the Major League Level.
Key Aaron Poreda Baseball Cards:
- 2007 Bowman Chrome Draft Auto
- 2007 Bowman Sterling Auto
- 2007 Donruss Elite Extra Auto #/500
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 2010 Topps Cards When They Were Young Aaron Poreda US $1.25 |
 2010 Topps Series 1 When They Were Young Aaron Poreda US $1.50 |
 2007 Tristar Aaron Poreda Signed Card Padres Rc Auto US $4.00 |
 2009 Topps Update Highlights 120 Aaron Poreda Rc US $1.00 |
 Aaron Poreda 07 Tristar Prospects Plus Farm Hands Auto US $3.18 |
 Aaron Poreda Signed Auto Baseball San Diego Padres US $17.99 |
 2007 Bowman Chrome Aaron Poreda Autograph Rc Qty US $6.99 |
 2007 Bowman Chrome Aaron Poreda Ref Autograph 500 US $7.99 |
 Chicago White Sox Aaron Poreda Signed Omlb Baseball Coa US $44.99 |
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