No. 10 Gray Silva
Catcher * 5-8 * 178 * R-R * Sophomore * SQ * Starkville, Miss. (Starkville Academy)2004
One of three Bulldog catchers with MSU game experience * Grittyreceiver who has improved his overall physical strength with steady workinthe MSU conditioning program * Also made solid gains in refining hisoffensive skills and developed a good rapport with the State pitchingstaff* One of three Bulldog players from Starkville and a former prepteammate ofcurrent MSU pitcher Saunders Ramsey.
2003
Saw playing time in five games as a reserve catcher * Made hisMississippi State debut behind the dish against East Tennessee State(Mar.1) * Also caught against Lipscomb (Mar. 9), Memphis (Mar. 18), againstMississippi Valley State (Apr. 15) and against Southeastern Louisiana(May13) * Credited with seven putouts in error-free defensive play behindtheplate * Hitless in two plate appearances, one each against MVSU and SEL.
2002
Sat out the 2002 campaign after making the squad as a walkonduring2001 fall drills.
HIGH SCHOOL
Three-year starter and four-year varsity letter-winner as a catcher at Starkville Academy * Coached by Donnie McMinn * Earned all-conference and team Best Defensive Player honors all three years as the Volunteers' starting catcher * Hit .327 with 20 RBI and 13 extra-base hits in 33 games as a senior * Selected to compete in the 2001 MPSA All-Star game * Hit a career-best .410 with 15 doubles and seven home runs to lead SA to a 25-12 record and the 2000 North 4A state championship * Also a three-year letterman and two-time all-state performer in soccer * Member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
PERSONAL
Born Phillip Gray Silva on September 3, 1982 in New Orleans, La. * Son of MSU Athletics Equipment Manager Phil Silva and Sheree Bouchillon of Starkville, Miss. * Majoring in Physical Education (sportscommunication).
YEAR AVG GP-GS AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB HB SO SF S SB-SA PO A E FLD2003 .000 5-0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0 7 0 0 1.0002004 .000 5-0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0-0 3 0 0 1.000 TOTAL .000 10-0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0-0 10 0 0 1.000