SubscribeAaron Poreda: The next JML?
Aaron Poreda was a 2007 first-round draft pick for the Chicago White Sox. The 6’6″, 240-pound, 22-year-old lefty has a combined 12-9 record in three minor league seasons and is now in Glendale, AZ trying to win a spot on the big club.
The Chicago Tribune ran this feature on him today.
Whether it’s his distinction as the Sox’s No. 1 pick in 2007, his long hair that accompanies his mod wardrobe, a left arm that possesses a 96-m.p.h. fastball or his Jewish heritage, Poreda has gained plenty of attention in a short span….
Poreda is devoted to his faith and hopes to perform well in front of the large Jewish Chicago community.
“I’m a big family man,” Poreda said. “I really like to celebrate the Jewish holidays. It’s good to know Chicago has a strong Jewish background.
“Our family celebrates all the High Holidays. But it has been hard being on the road. I enjoy going home and celebrating them.”
Here’s more on Poreda from Rotowire.com (a fantasy baseball site), TheBaseballCube.com (includes his stats at the University of San Francisco), and the White Sox press release announcing his selection in the draft.
Wow, looks like this guy could be a stud. Nice WHIP, control, ERA, doesn’t give up the long ball. The Sox DO need more starters. After Danks, Floyd, and Buehrle they’ve got… Colon and Contreras. And Buehrle is musing retirement after 2011. Poreda could be the southpaw heir apparent.