MLB ambassador John Franco and former Italian Baseball League veteran Mark Cardillo have joined forces to work with Team Italy U15 manager Roberto De Franceschi on two clinics to help the young and talented baseball squad at the Acqua Acetosa Sport Center in Rome on July 19, 2018 and Steno Borghese Stadium in Nettuno on July 20, 2018.

John FRANCO pitching coach Italia al World Baseball Classic 2006The gathering in Nettuno will coincide with the Trident Tournament, which brings together an eclectic mix of Team Italy U15 players and prospects, Nettuno Baseball Academy U18 players and collegiate players from Saint Ignatius College in Cleveland, Ohio.