I think it would be a mistake to rush him. I would be happy if he spent most, if not all of next season in A ball and just worked on his secondary stuff because if he gets his slider and change-up to a good level he could be a great pitcher, however, if you're throwing him into the minors with just his fastball and below average slider/change-up there's a good chance he'll get rocked.

I totally agree with the above statement, furthermore, he was a college pitcher, but he was 20 years old when drafted, as compared to most college guys who are 21-22. I think it would be a good idea to keep him in the minors through the 2009 season and let him develop his slider/change. IMO he shouldn't get rushed and he shouldn't be in AAA until next year at the earliest if he keeps dominating. IMO he should spend most of this season in Winston-Salem with a taste of AA towards August.

i just found it interesting that the sinker wasnt listed on here. whats going on with this guys now-a-days, hes intrigued me outta all the guys ive read about. wheres he gonna start the season at? about how many years before he hits the bigs?....i just started looking at this section of sox talk and i like it, good job fellas.

I thought that his fastball just has a natural sinking action...

In his first start at Class High-A Winston Salem, Poreda threw 5 innings (Game shortened by electrical failure), gave up 5 hits, 1 ER, 3 BB, and had 2 K's.

 

Not good with those 3 BB. At least he didn't really let them score much, but still, 3 BB is not encouraging for 5 IP.

Poreda's Stats so far this season at Winston-Salem

 

W L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR BB SO GO/AO AVG

 

4 2 2.19 8 8 1 0 0 49.1 40 15 12 1 9 32 1.33 .214

Since being called up to AA Birmingham:

 

W L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR BB SO GO/AO AVG

 

0 2 3.48 5 5 0 0 0 31.0 27 12 12 1 7 26 1.10 .248

I can't wait to see Aaron in the majors.

 

So far this year at Birmingham (he easily could be 6-0):

 

W L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR BB SO GO/AO AVG

3 3 2.16 6 6 1 1 0 33.1 23 9 8 0 19 32 1.21 .202

It'd be nice to see him get the walks down and the strike outs up a bit.

Aaron remains with the White Sox

Aaron has been called up to the White Sox.

 

Final numbers this season at Birmingham:

 

W L ERA G GS CG SHO SV IP H R ER HR BB SO GO/AO AVG

5 4 2.38 11 11 1 1 0 64.1 47 20 17 1 35 69 1.42 .206