Team Italy prepares for Women’s Softball World Cup with workout in Udine on June 24, 2024
Azzurre manager Fedrico Pizzolini has summoned 17 players to begin the squad’s summer training in Friuli-Venezia Giulia to prepare for the Women’s Softball World Cup Finals in Castions di Strada from July 15-20, 2024
Team Italy Elite softball manager Federico Pizzolini and his staff will work diligently with his 17 players in Udine on Monday, June 24, 2024 prior to playing exhibition games against the University of Arizona on July 2, 2024. The collegiate softball powerhouse won eight national championship titles under the leadership of Team Italy senior advisor Mike Candrea.
The following players are expected to participate:
Last Name
First Name
POS
B
T
Club Affiliation
Barbara
Mc Kenzie Catherine
INF
L
L
Friul'81
Bigatton
Laura
P/OUT
L
R
Bollate softball 1969
Cacciamani
Ilaria
P/OUT
R
R
Forlì Softball
Cecchetti
Elisa
C
R
R
Bollate softball 1969
Dayton
Isabella
OUT
L
L
Friul'81
Filler
Andrea
INF
R
R
Friul'81
Gasparotto
Marta
C/INF
R
R
Forlì Softball
Giacometti
Noemi
OUT
R
R
Forlì Softball
Lacatena
Alexia
P/INF
R
R
Forlì Softball
Longhi
Giulia
INF
R
R
Bollate softball 1969
Di Pancrazio
Felicia
INF
L
L
Pianoro Softball
Nicolini
Alice
P
L
L
Bollate softball 1969
Piancastelli
Erika
C/OUT
R
R
Forlì Softball
Rotondo
Alessandra
INF
L
R
Saronno Softball Club
Sheldon
Melany
INF
R
R
Caronno
Toniolo
Christina Clara
P
R
R
Saronno Softball Club
Vigna
Laura
OUT
L
L
Forlì Softball
Team Italy Elite manager Federico Pizzolini will be assisted by senior special advisor Mike Candrea coaches Giulio Brusa, Marta Gambella, Nancy Evans, team physician Dr.Alessandro Maria Buttà and physiotherapist Federica Frediani.
Forza #Italia!
by Roberto Angotti
(Photo Team Italy captain Giulia Longhi during the Softball World Cup Group Stage last year on the Buttrio diamond by Ratti-FIBS)
