LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2018 World Uncommitted Showcase
Manuel Silva is a 2018 OF/3B with a 6-0 176 lb. frame from Pearson, GA who attends Atkinson County HS. Medium build, skinny and young frame with long legs and a high waist. Ran a 6.99 second 60 yard dash. Primary outfielder, fields ball to the side, clean actions to the ball and through throws, loose arm action into throws with average arm strength topping out at 82 mph from the outfield. Also took reps in the infield, could work on moving quicker to the baseball attacking it with softer hands, slower release taking a little extra time to get ball out of glove into hand, showed similar arm strength as in the outfield. Also pitched, short side step to a short leg lift, loose arm action to a low 3/4 arm slot, could utilize lower half more for better drive down mound, should work on making sure release point is out in front more consistently, fastball is mostly straight, struggled with command. Righthanded hitter, slightly open stance, small leg lift trigger, downhill barrel plane, showcased strength to swing when hit to pull side. Good student.