10 Questions with White Sox Prospect Aaron Poreda

I recently asked former High School teammate, and White Sox top prospect Aaron Poreda 10 questions about everything from his expectations for the season to the daily life during Spring Training.

Aaron is a 6'6" 240 lb. left handed pitcher from Campolindo High School in Moraga, CA. He attended University of San Francisco for three years and was the No. 27 pick in the first round by the Chicago White Sox.

Aaron is competing for a spot in the starting rotation this year and was recently named the No. 34 in the Top Fantasy Baseball Prospects for 2009 article on ESPN.com.

Here are the questions I asked to Aaron.

1) What are some of your goals for this season and what do you hope to accomplish?

AP: My biggest personal goal is to be a starting pitcher in the rotation this year. I also want to stay healthy for an entire MLB season and of course win a World Series championship.

2) You used to have one of the best pick off moves I ever saw. Have you had success with the move as you worked your way up through the Minors?

AP: I now use my pick off to just hold runners close and keep them from stealing. I have been known to pick off a few base runners here and there, but nothing like in high school.

3) If you were a starting pitcher in the Nation League, how many home runs would you hit?

AP: LOL, well if were speaking hypothetically, I think I could hit 5-10 for sure!

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