Draft Profile: - RHP - Kayden Porter

Kayden Porter is a 2012 RHP/1B with a 6-5 240 lb. frame from Spanish Fork, UT who attends Spanish Fork HS. Extra large build, very strong. Calm delivery, high 3/4's release point, stays on line and balance, has made positive delivery adjustments over the last year.. Steady low 90's fastball, mostly straight but works downhill. Works backwards and threw mostly off speed stuff early. Good split finger change with tumble, occasionally has slider type break on split, soft curveball, flashes bite but tends to slow arm speed. Needs to challenge with fastball and intimidate hitters. Shows plus power at the plate, big swing, open stance, looking to lift and pull. Very good student, verbal commitment to North Carolina. Named to the Perfect Game All American Classic team. - http://www.perfectgame.org/players/playerprofile.aspx?ID=225880  


Ranked #21 in the 2012 Prospects List compiled by the All-American Athletic Foundation http://allamericanfoundation.pointstreaksites.com/view/allamericanfoundation/news/mlb-2012-draft  


6-10-11 from http://www.draftsite.com/mlb/mock-draft/2012  - 26 San Francisco Kayden Porter RHP Spanish Fork Senior High School (UT) 6' 5" 240


6-23-11: - http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/high-school/2011/06/fulmer-shows-big-arm-at-tos-day-one   - Spanish Fork (Utah) High righthander Kayden Porter came in to close the game but surrendered three runs before being removed. His fastball was 89-92, but he also struggled to locate. His curveball looked good at 79-81 mph with sharp break.


8-15-11: - http://www.draftsite.com/article/High-School-Names-to-Know/94  - Kayden Porter –RHP/1B - HT – 6’5’’ WT – 240 LBS Spanish fork HS (UT) -Porter is ridiculously built for a high school kid and an impressive athlete. On the mound he uses his intimidating presence to blast mid 90’s heat. But his real potential may lie at the plate. This summer Porter was invited to compete at the Triple A All-Star game homerun derby and he didn’t just do it for a story. In the first round he blasted 13 bombs and hit one 474 feet; eventually he would make it all the way to the finals falling short but he showed what he could do. His performance got everyone so amped up that one publication asked if he was the next Bryce Harper. He used a metal bat in the event but the talent is true and he has shown himself as someone to watch.


I talked to Kayden Porter about his preparation for the upcoming season:

Thank you first of all for having interest in me as a baseball player. Right now school has started and I am focusing on finishing my senior year with good grades. As for my preparation for baseball I am focusing on my overall conditioning and strength with a personalized program which includes a lot of running and flexibilty/strength training exercises. As for the skills, it's a 100% focus on fundamental drills to help me become as fundamentally sound as possible. Hitting everyday and a daily throwing program to help get me on the right track for the 2012 season. I am also going to play basketball this season with my high school team so I can stay in shape.