The upcoming baseball showcase for players of Italian descent presents a unique opportunity for aspiring athletes to showcase their skills in front of college and professional scouts. If you, your parents, or grandparents were born in Italy, you may be eligible to compete for Team Italy at the 2028 Olympic Games held in Los Angeles. This event not only offers the chance to potentially play for the Italian national team but also opens doors for college & professional baseball opportunities in the US and professional baseball in Italy. This showcase serves as a pivotal moment for individuals to pursue their dreams of representing Italy on the international stage and making a mark in the professional baseball scene.
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INCLUDES
- Showcase/tryout with the Italian National Team and the Italian Professional Baseball League (www.fibs.it) coaches & staff.
- UT head coach Joe Urso post showcase talk
- T-Shirt for showcase
- 1 ticket for weekend entry to Team Italy/UT Series
- 15% off tickets to Dinner/Gala
- 20% off team Italia gear
- Special hotel rate for athletes trying out.  
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Saturday, October 19th - Day #1 Drills & Skills
Sunday, October 20th - Day #2 Practice Games (If selected from Day #1)
 
Saturday, October 19th
8:00 am
Check in at UT Baseball Field
Photos will be taken and shirts received

9:00 am
Kickoff meeting with Italian National Coaches

9:15 am
60-yard dash

9:45 am
Outfielders - Right field throws
Infielders - SS throws
1B - Throws & drills
Catcher - Pop times

11:00 am
Batting Practice

1:00 pm
Review & final words

Sunday, October 20th
8:00am
Practice games

Wood & aluminum bats are welcome
No metal spikes - molded or turf-only