FIU second baseman Eddie Silva hit just four homers, combined, in his first three collegiate seasons, including last year, when he was limited to 13 games because of elbow surgery.
This year, he leads Conference USA with 15 homers. He has homered in three games in a row, and his hot streak has led FIU to a season-best four-game win streak.
“Eddie has worked hard in the weight room and in his approach at the plate,” FIU coach Mervyl Melendez said. “He’s more mature in making adjustments.”
Brad Eldred holds FIU’s single-season homer record with 29 in 2002, but Silva has a legit shot at passing Edwin Rios for fourth place.