Team Italy U18 softball squad plays exhibition games in Collecchio on June 18, 2024
Team Italy U18 softball manager coach Andrea Longagnani has summoned 18 players for a morning workout followed by two exhibition games in Collecchio on June 18, 2024
In preparation for the U18 Softball World Cup Group Stage in Pingtan, China from August 14-18, 2024, the Team Italy U18 softball squad meets in Collecchio on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. After a morning workout, the Azzurre will play an intrasquad game followed by an exhibition game against the local Serie A1 softball team.
Italian U18 softball skipper Andrea Longagnani will be assisted by coaches Paola Marfoglia, Simona Nava, Sara Dell'Alpi and physiotherapist Marta Cioni.
The following players are expected to participate:
Last Name
First Name
POS
Club Affiliation
Anselmi
Mirta
3B
Saronno Softball
Begu
Melissa
2B/P
A.S.D. Baseball Softball Rovigo
Biffi
Alessandra
1B/P
Bollate Softball 1969 A.S.D.
Campioni
Alida
SS/2B
Bollate Softball 1969 A.S.D.
Colino
Giulia
2B/P
Bollate Softball 1969 A.S.D.
Di Lauro
Chiara
2B/P
Bollate Softball 1969 A.S.D.
Forlani
Federica
P/1B
Giovanile Collecchio Softball
Giunchi
Letizia
SS/OF
Forlì Softball Club
Marmo
Alessandra
SS/P
Giovanile Collecchio Softball
Milano
Kylie
P/OF
Forlì Softball Club
Cortesi
Noemi
SS
Forlì Softball Club
Peyrani
Giulia
C
A.S.D. Avigliana Rebels
Rubano
Ilaria
C/3B
Forlì Softball Club
Silva
Emma
P
Bollate Softball 1969 A.S.D.
Turci
Caterina
3B
Forlì Softball Club
Villa
Carlotta Maria
1B/OF
Legnano Softball
Zenari
Giorgia
C/3B
Saronno Softball
Zumerle
Vittoria
OF/P
Thunders & Dragon Softball
Forza #Italia!
by Roberto Angotti
(Photo of the Team Italy U18 softball squad celebrating after a victory at the 2023 European Championship by LG-FIBS)