Released (May 2012)

Scouting Report: Live arm with a deceptive but violent delivery. Gets a lot of torque with a tornado-style delivery, where he completely turns his back away from the plate before rotating into his delivery. After his windup, he delivers the ball quickly, leaving the batter with little opportunity to get an eye on the ball. In 2010, Portice has moved away from that delivery and began pitching exclusively out of the stretch. His primary pitch is an above-average low-90s two-seam sinker. Also makes use of a very good low-80s changeup with nice downward movement, a developing slider, and a split fingered fastball. Uses the splitter as his out pitch. A starter in college, Portice could have a future as a bullpen arm. Outstanding strikeout numbers. Extreme groundball pitcher. Impressive splits against righties. Struggles with control on occasion. Needs to work on his consistency. Has been old for his level throughout his pro career.