U18首戰對上義大利，我們先來談談義大利的先發投手Alessandro Ercolani。
很明顯，義大利直接押上王牌。
先來看看報導怎麼寫。
Alessandro Ercolani is the first player from San Marino ever to be signed by
MLB. He said, "It's a dream come true, this signing makes me proud of the
work I've done. I expect a high level of play in America. The goal will be to
be able to improve myself and make the leap in quality to face ever higher
levels." Alessandro Ercolani made his Serie A1 pitching debut in 2020 with
San Marino Baseball. During the regular season, he threw a total of 6.2
innings with 11 strikeouts, seven walks and four earned runs. Alessandro
Ercolani also pitched one perfect inning in the 2020 Italian Baseball Series
Championship against UnipolSai Bologna.
Equipped with a fastball that can reach 91 mph as well as a curve and
changeup in the mid-70s, Alessandro Ercolani has excellent arm speed. Coupled
with his 6'2" height and 175 pound frame, he has the potential to increase
his velocity as he continues to grow and strengthen. The future is looking
bright for Alessandro Ercolani.
以下摘錄重點：
Alessandro Ercolani是聖馬利諾首位美職體系球員，於2021年被海盜隊簽下。
他曾在當地聯盟投出6.2局11K，並在義大利世界大賽中投出完美一局。
直球可達91 mph(約148km/h)，曲球與變速球則75mph左右，有非常好的揮臂速度。
此外，6'2" height and 175 pound，球速還有增長可能性。
接下來我們來看看他的投球影片。
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_YNUzNWqlA
影片中Alessandro Ercolani的直球球速快，尾勁也很不錯；變化球更是能在本壘板前急
墜，也很犀利，感覺不可小覷。
最後附上他在小聯盟的成績，三振能力非常的不錯。
https://www.milb.com/player/alessandro-ercolani-700344