Physical description: Medium-framed, 6’1, 185 lb. Right-handed reliever. Drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the fourth round, 115th overall pick out of JSerra Catholic HS in San Juan Capistrano, California. He was traded to the Detroit Tigers by the San Francisco Giants for Mark Canha in July of 2024. Between both AA Richmond (SFG) and AA Erie (DET), he pitched a total of 59 innings, posting a 4.73 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, 10.53 K/9, and 3.66 BB/9. Silva throws from a 3/4 arm slot, and his arsenal consists of a fastball, a curveball, a slider, and a changeup.Â
Fastball: 55
FB sits low 90s, tops out at 96. Has a four seamer, two seamer breaks arm side with slight sink action.
Curveball: 50
Curve sits high 70s. 1-6 with hard downer movement.Â
Slider: 55
Slider sits mid 80s. Late life with slight sweeping 2-8 movement. Breaks nicely away from RHH. Tunnels well w/ fastball.
Changeup: 55
Changeup sits low-mid 80s and has late sink. Effective because it mirrors his two seam fastball.Â
Rogelio Castillo