Here’s Team Italy’s confrimed lineup against Venezuela at the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
Italy confirmed lineup and starting pitcher against Venezuela at the 2026 World Baseball Classic
Italy is undefeated and will face Venezuela today after beating Puerto Rico in quarterfinals and finishing at the top of Pool B ahead of Team USA and Mexico. Their impressive play has captivated baseball fans all over the world who will be cheering for Team Italy to win against powerhouse Venezuela.
Who are you rooting for? pic.twitter.com/IDKGWOVZAT
— Talkin' Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) March 16, 2026
Confirmed lineup and starting pitcher for Italy vs Venezuela
- Sam Antonacci SS
- Jon Berti 2B
- Jakob Marsee CF
- Vinnie Pasquantino 1B
- Zach Dezenzo DH
- Jac Caglianone RF
- Andrew Fischer 3B
- J.J. D’Orazio C
- Dante Nori LF
Italy’s starting pitcher against Venezuela will be Aaron Nola.
Aaron Nola will start for Team Italy in their semifinal matchup tonight against Venezuela, instead of Michael Lorenzen, per @DanielAlvarezEE pic.twitter.com/afGCbOosh6
— Talkin' Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) March 16, 2026
Team Italy 2026 World Baseball Classic roster
Coaching staff
- Manager: Francisco Cervelli
- Bench coach: Ron Wotus
- Pitching coach: Alessandro Maestri
- Hitting coach: Frank Menechino
- First base: Allard Baird
- Third base coach: Lipso Nava
- Bullpen coach: Drew Rossi
Infielders
- Sam Antonacci
- Jon Berti
- Zach Dezenzo
- Andrew Fischer
- Giaconino Lasarcina
- Vinnie Pasquantino
- Thomas Saggese
Outfielders
- Jac Caglianone
- Dominic Canzone
- Jakob Marsee
- Nick Marabito
- Dante Nori
- Miles Mastrobuoni
Catchers
- Camden Mineo
- Kyle Teel
Pitchers
- Dan Altavilla
- Dylan DeLucia
- Alessandro Ercolani
- Matt Festa
- Gordon Graceffo
- Alek Jacob
- Michael Lorenzen
- Ron Marinaccio
- Kyle Nicolas
- Aaron Nola
- Adam Ottavino
- Gabriele Quattrini
- Greg Weissert
- Sam Aldegher
- Joe La Sorsa
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