Team Italy U12 baseball squad and Talent Team U14 players practice in Riccione this weekend
Azzurrini manager Stefano Burato has invited 23 Team Italy U12 baseball prospects and 24 Talent Team U14 players divided into two different groups on October 16 and 17, 2021 in Riccione
Team Italy U12 manager Stefano Burato and his staff are busy at work in Riccione this weekend putting together a new roster while preparing the older players for their next adventure on Talent Team U14. The Italian skipper will be assisted by coaches Simona Conti, Alessandro Rosa Colombo, Ivano Licciardi, and Alberto Furlani as well as athletic trainer Mosè Roberto Serino. It all begins on Saturday, October 16, 2021 when the Azzurrini baseball squad gathers to prepare for 2022 U12 Baseball World Cup. The following U12 players are expected to report in Riccione:
Last Name
First Name
Year of birth
Club Affiliation
1
Almonte
Matteo
2010
Bologna Athletics A.S.D.
2
Ardini
Filippo
2010
A.S.D. Junior Rimini B.S./Softball Club Forlì A.S.D.
A.S.D. Valmarecchia B.S./A.S.D. San Marino Baseball Club
15
Iacoponi
Mattia
2010
A.S.D. Unione Picena Bas. 2
16
Lattanzi
Nicolò
2010
A.S.D. Unione Fermana Softball
17
Mussoni
Thomas
2010
A.S.D Valmarecchia B.S./A.S.D. San Marino Baseball Club
18
Pellegrini
Giulio
2010
A.S.D. Junior Rimini B.S.
19
Pezzullo
Carlo
2011
A.S.D. Unione Picena Bas. 2
20
Pistolesi
Pietro
2011
A.S.D. Unione Picena Bas. 2
21
Scuppa
Edoardo
2010
Cuprabaseball Softball A.S.D.
22
Sterpi
Giacomo
2010
A.S.D. San Lazzaro '90 Baseball
23
Vangelisti
Gabriele
2010
A.S.D Junior Rimini B.S.
The first meeting of the Talent Team U14 project will be held on Sunday, October 17, 2021 in Riccione. With an objective to help in the growth and development of players during the transitional period between the U12 and U15 categories, the Talent Team aims to build upon the player’s foundation every step of the way of his future. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many athletes have not had the opportunity to participate in international competitions.
Coach Andrea Tulli will assist the Team Italy U12 staff as part of the Talent Team U14 project. The following U14 players are expected to report in Riccione on October 17, 2021:
Last Name
First Name
Year of birth
Club Affiliation
1
Ardini
Tommaso
2008
A.S.D. Junior Rimini B.S.
2
Bisceglia
Francesco
2008
A.S.D. Fano Baseball '94/A.S.D. Baseball Club Le Pantere Potenza Picena
3
Bissa
Giulio
2008
Torre Pedrera Falcons B.C.
4
Brambilla
Davide
2008
Torre Pedrera Falcons B.C.
5
Brignoli
Mattia
2008
Crocetta Baseball Club A.S.D.
6
Chittolini
Gabriele
2008
Junior Parma Baseball Club A.S.D.
7
Cifalinò
Michael
2008
Baseball Club Pesaro A.S.D.
8
Cirinà
Gabriele
2008
Cral Enrico Mattei/Softball Club Forlì A.S.D.
9
Coppari
Tommaso
2008
Cuprabaseball Softball A.S.D.
10
Fabbi
Federico
2008
Crocetta Baseball Club A.S.D.
11
Gardelli
Stefano
2008
A.S.D. Baseball Club Sala Baganza
12
Geminiani
Raffaele
2008
A.S.D. B.S.C. Godo/Cral Enrico Mattei A.S.D.
13
Gregorini
Giovanni
2008
Torre Pedrera Falcons B.C.
14
Lonfernini
Gian Maria
2008
Torre Pedrera Falcons B.C.
15
Lori
Filippo
2008
A.S.D. Baseball Club Sala Baganza
16
Maiorelli
Lorenzo
2008
A.S.D. San Lazzaro '90 Baseball
17
Marinangeli
Federico
2008
A.S.D. Unione Picena Bas. 2
18
Norma
Jon Louis
2008
A.S.D. Unione Picena Bas. 2
19
Panara
Edoardo
2008
Crocetta Baseball Club A.S.D.
20
Pesci
Leonardo
2008
Junior Parma Baseball Club A.S.D.
21
Schianchi
Pietro
2008
Crocetta Baseball Club A.S.D.
22
Tamburini
Federico
2008
A.S.D. San Lazzaro '90 Baseball
23
Tosini
Tommaso
2008
Crocetta Baseball Club A.S.D.
24
Zani
Davide
2008
A.S.D. Baseball Club Sala Baganza
Anyone wishing to attend the Riccione training sessions must be in possession of a valid green pass. Forza #Italia!
by Roberto Angotti
(Photo of Team Italy in action during the 2021 U12 European Championship by LG-FIBS)
