Fortitudo Baseball Unveils Roster,Aims for Top Four in Italian League

BOLOGNA,Italy (AP) – Fortitudo‍ Baseball,now branded Unipol,is setting its sights on‍ a top-four finish in the Italian league⁤ this season,after unveiling ⁣its new roster and leadership at a press‍ conference held‍ at ConfCommercio-Ascom‌ in‌ Bologna.

Leadership Changes and Key Personnel

The⁢ team has undergone notable restructuring, with Giancarlo pani stepping up ⁣from vice president too president.Daniele Frignani, manager since⁤ 2016, transitions to the role⁣ of sporting director. Fabio Betto, previously Frignani’s right-hand man and pitching coach, now takes the‌ helm as manager.

Rivero Returns, ‍Rodriguez Joins Fortitudo

Pitching legend Raul Rivero returns ⁤for⁣ what may be his final season on the mound and will also mentor ​the team’s pitchers. Luis Rodriguez is expected to⁣ join as catcher. Manager Fabio Betto expressed the team’s ambition to secure a place among the top four teams.

Competitive Landscape and Team Enthusiasm

Sporting director Daniele Frignani⁣ acknowledged the strength of conventional rivals parma and San Marino, while also highlighting Macerata as a strong contender. Despite ⁣the competition, the team has‍ been training since January ⁢14.

City Support and Opening Games

Roberta Li calzi, Bologna’s sports councilor, affirmed the team’s importance ⁣to⁢ the city and will throw the first pitch at ‌the home game against San Marino. Fortitudo’s season begins on the road against San Marino. ⁤lauro Lanzarini manages⁢ the White⁢ Sox Fortitudo, the baseball team for ⁢the blind, which includes icon Ricky Matteucci on its coaching staff.

Coaching Staff and Roster

fabio Betto⁢ is supported by coaches Francesco Fuzzi,Juan Carlos Infante,Raul Rivero,Christian Gnudi,and Moreno Trombini. The roster includes captain Lorenzo Dobboletta, Filippo⁣ Crepaldi, filippo Agretti, Samuele ​Gamberini, ‍Alessandro Lasei, gilberto Borghi, axel mezzetti, Alessandro⁣ Cantelli, Alessandro Vaglio, Alex bassani, Junior Martina, Shervyen Lugandro Josua Newton, ​Josè Bermudez, and Shakir Albert.

Focus on Youth growth

Daniele Frignani noted the team’s ‌blend of ‍experienced players and promising⁤ youngsters, many of whom have ⁣come through the club’s youth system. Attention is now turned to potential participation in the​ Champions Cup in 2026.

Fortitudo Baseball Unveils Roster, Aims for top Four in Italian League: Q&A

Here’s a breakdown of fortitudo Baseball’s ambitions and key changes in an easy-to-understand⁣ Q&A format.

Q&A

Q: What’s Fortitudo baseball’s main goal ⁤this season?

A: To finish in the top four of the ⁢Italian league.

Q: Who is the new president?

A: Giancarlo Pani, who moved ⁤up from ⁣vice president.

Q: What’s ⁤the most meaningful change in the coaching staff?

A: Daniele Frignani, the former manager,​ is ​now the sporting director, and Fabio Betto takes ‍over as manager.

Q: Who are some key players to watch?

A:‌ Raul Rivero, the ​pitching legend, is back⁢ (possibly ‍for his final season) and ‌Luis Rodriguez is joining as catcher. Captain ⁣Lorenzo Dobboletta is also a key player.

Q: Who are ⁢the main⁢ rivals?

A: Parma and San Marino are considered conventional rivals, with macerata also posing a strong challenge. Did you⁣ know that the rivalry between Fortitudo and Parma ‌is one of the oldest and most heated‌ in Italian baseball?

Q: When does the season start?

A: The season begins‍ on the road against San Marino. Keep an eye ‍out for the‍ schedule online!

Q: What about support from the city?

A:⁢ Bologna’s‌ sports councilor, Roberta Li Calzi, has affirmed the city’s support and will throw the first pitch at ​the home game. Support your ⁢local team!

Q: What’s the team’s focus beyond the current season?

A: The team aims to secure a ‌place in the Champions Cup in 2026. It’s a long-term vision​ focusing on youth development.

With a⁣ renewed focus and a blend of experiance and youth,Fortitudo Baseball ‍is poised for⁢ an exciting season. Stay tuned to see if⁣ they can achieve their top-four​ finish goal!