Team Italy U18 manager John Cortese has been selected to be the head coach and residence coordinator at the new FIBS Academy Acquacetosa in Rome for the 2018 / 2019 academic year. The Azzurri Juniors skipper will be assisted by pitching coach Luis Hernandez Aguila, hitting coach Stefano Cappuccini, athletic trainer Ivano Licciardi, and academic tutor Marta Salvini.
The following players have been admitted to the FIBS Academy Acquacetosa in Rome: Oscar Tucci, P (Chieti Baseball); Lemba Della Salandra, P (CUS Ancona); Daniele Di Monte, P (Staranzano Ducks); Ettore Giulianelli, P (Torre Pedera Falcons); Nicola Marziali, P (Eagles Fermo); Leonardo Menoni, P (Lancers 1982 Lastra a Signa); Lorenzo Morresi, C (Angels Macerata); Tomas Canuti, INF (Torre Pedrera Falcons); Sean Fasano, INF (Padule); and Federico Ricci, INF (Academy of Nettuno). Forza #Italia! #LetsMakeItHappen
by Roberto Angotti