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Aaron Poreda (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)


Biographical Data
Player Name:Aaron Poreda
Position:Starting Pitcher
School:University of San Francisco
School Type:Four-Year College
Academic Class:Junior
Birthdate:10/01/86
Height:6'6"
Weight:240 lbs.
Bats:Left
Throws:Left
Report Date(s):02/16/07
Game(s):UC Riverside
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Fastball:Poreda's only true pitch, but it's plus-plus. He gained 6-7 mph on it this season and was throwing it comfortably at 95-96 mph.
FB Movement:His fastball sinks and runs and he's able to throw it for strikes.
Slider:He has one, but it's way behind the fastball.
Changeup:Just like the slider, Poreda's changeup needs a lot of work.
Poise:Poreda's poise was fair, at best, but will come as he has more success on the mound.
Physical Description:Big, strong left-hander with projectable frame that has already filled out some from last year.
Medical Update:Healthy.
Strengths:Plus, plus fastball with above-average movement and the ability to throw strikes consistently.
Weaknesses:His secondary stuff. The slider and changeup will have to come a long way. Even though he's a lefty, he's not good at getting left-handed hitters out.
Summary:Poreda is one of those pitchers who is new to being good. Players who come out of nowhere like he has (with the jump in velocity, especially) have to get used to being dominant. Once he grows accustomed to that, his poise should improve by leaps and bounds.