JUNIOR COLLEGE: Graduated from Golden West Community College in 2010…played catcher, third base and left field…team captain sophomore year… hit .289 (29-of-99) with six doubles and 12 RBI during sophomore season…finished third on the team with nine stolen bases in 10 attempts.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played catcher, shortstop and first base for coach Steve Lambright at Edison High School…team captain senior year.

PERSONAL: Born June 1, 1989 in Newport Beach, Calif. to Bill and Sherry Silvestri…one sister Emma…majoring in Kinesiology…hobbies include eating, watching ESPN, video games and hanging out with teammates.