Ricky
Silvestri

9/22/13
6-foot-0, 180 pounds with a good work ethic.  Just recently committed to Mars Hill in North Carolina to continue his baseball career.  Ran a home to first time of 5.25 seconds.  In the field, he features soft hands with clean footwork.  Throws from a high ¾ arm slot with short arm action.  Arm speed topped out at 75 mph across the infield.  His best tool is his left handed stick.  Uses an open stance with high leg kick.  At times his stride dives toward the plate cutting off his front side.  Overall a smooth swing with an uphill path.  Middle of the order guy.  Reached a top exit velocity of 86 mph off the tee.

8/10/13
6-foot, 180-pound prospect. His best tool is his bat. Swings from the left side with good power. Starts in an open stance. Uses a big leg kick, which can cause some timing issues. Good use of his lower half. Quick hands with uphill path to the ball. Pull tendencies with homerun power at present. Overall fluid rhythm. May need to simplify setup and load in order to maintain consistency at the next level.  Registered top exit velocity of 82. Ran a 4.95 out of the box. Likely best suited for third base at the next level. Needs to improve fielding the ball out in front. Shows good lateral movement and reactions at both spots.

6/4/13
6-foot, 180-pound corner infield prospect. Registered a 7.5 60-yard dash. Showed one of the top swings at the 2013 Top Prospect Games. Hits from the left side. Starts with an open stance and good balance. Uses a leg kick in his load and easy, smooth load. Takes short path to the ball. Consistently squared it up. Showed gap-to-gap abilities with some power. Reached top exit velocity of 90 mph off the tee. In the field, he showed fluid footwork. He made crisp, accurate throws with a top velocity of 74 mph.  

10/14/12
6-foot, 190-pound corner infield prospect. His offensive projection is his definite key. Potential to be one of the top 2014 bats in Ohio’. Similar to 2013 OF Zach Sterry (Oakland commit). Should project some physical strength. Hits with open upright stance and squares front side. Strong handsl bat is quick into the zone with long finish. Shows definite power potential. Gets good lower body torque. Corner infield guy that shows decent fee, hands, and arm strength (78 mph). Needs to improve foot speed (7.9 60 yard).