Hector Silvestre
| IP | 522.0 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 3.74 |
| WHIP | 1.293 |
| BB/9 | 2.6 |
| SO/9 | 6.7 |
- Full name Hector Jose Silvestre
- Born 12/14/1992 in San Pedro De Macoris, Dominican Republic
- Profile Ht.: 6'3" / Wt.: 180 / Bats: L / Throws: L
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Lean and wiry, Silvestre is still maturing physically, but his arm action is long and loose. His low-90s fastball regularly touches 94 mph, and he isn't afraid to challenge hitters. His No. 2 pitch is a changeup with good sink that projects as an average pitch. His breaking ball remains a work in progress because he's still learning how to spin it consistently. The Nats expect the pitch to morph into a power slurve or a slider as he develops. Silvestre is a relentless strike-thrower, but he lacks a true out pitch. His arm strength and control give him a shot to become a back-end starter if he can improve his breaking ball. He'll likely return to Potomac in 2015 and could push for a promotion to Double-A Harrisburg by midseason.
