U18首战对上意大利，我们先来谈谈意大利的先发投手Alessandro Ercolani。
很明显，意大利直接押上王牌。
先来看看报导怎么写。
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.
以下摘录重点：
Alessandro Ercolani是圣马力诺首位美职体系球员，于2021年被海盗队签下。
他曾在当地联盟投出6.2局11K，并在意大利世界大赛中投出完美一局。
直球可达91 mph(约148km/h)，曲球与变速球则75mph左右，有非常好的挥臂速度。
此外，6'2" height and 175 pound，球速还有增长可能性。
接下来我们来看看他的投球影片。
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_YNUzNWqlA
影片中Alessandro Ercolani的直球球速快，尾劲也很不错；变化球更是能在本垒板前急
坠，也很犀利，感觉不可小觑。
最后附上他在小联盟的成绩，三振能力非常的不错。
https://www.milb.com/player/alessandro-ercolani-700344