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Unsigned Senior Spotlight: MIF Matt Silay

October 10, 2015

By Greg Williams
PA Director of Scouting

Matthew SilayMcDowell uncommitted senior MIF Matt Silay had a breakout junior season hitting .359 while scoring 27 runs. The 5-foot-10, 160-pound right-handed hitter used his 6.81 foot speed to also swipe 13 bases. 

Silay showed indications that he was primed for a big junior campaign with a very solid performance at the Preseason All-State Showcase in February. Silay has a lean frame with room to add strength. He starts from an open stance with good pre-swing rhythm and strides to square. He spins a bit, but has good bat speed and some gap power to the pullside. Defensively, he exhibited athletic actions and feet, good hands, and an accurate arm that plays up because he gets his feet and shoulders square and follows his throw well.

In addition to running a 6.81 60-yard dash, Silay registered an 88 mph bat exit velocity and displayed 80 mph arm strength across the diamond. Following the success of his 2015 high school season Silay was selected to participate for Team Pennsylvania in the Big 26 Classic.


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