Italy Adult Baseball Fantasy Trip:Sept 18-28th 2023

We will compete against other adult Italian players as we travel throughout the beautiful countryside of Italy from September 18-28, 2023 

Join us for this incredible, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to play baseball and explore the culture of one of the most beautiful countries in the world, Italy.

Our team will be coached by former Major League Coaches and/or Players.

You will be supplied with first class uniforms.

This trip promises to be a truly amazing experience; which should be, and has been shared in the past with family and friends. We strongly encourage parents, siblings, extended family members and friends to come along to enjoy international baseball and the Italian culture with us! 

To apply for a roster spot please fill out the player form on this website under "SIGN UP FOR A TEAM" and email it back to us at: Caliendosports91@gmail.com

Once we receive your player form, we will send you more trip details. 

Coach line-up:

Reggie Smith

 Former Dodger Player, Coach and Development Director 

• Smith posted a .287 batting average (2020-for-7033) with 2,020 hits, 1,123 runs, 363 doubles, 57 triples, 314 home runs, 1,092 RBI, 137 stolen bases, 890 base on balls, 1,030 strikeouts, a .366 on-base percentage, and a .489 slugging percentage. He recorded a career .978 fielding percentage. In four World Series and four playoff series covering 32 games, he hit .234 (25-for-107) with 17 runs, 6 home runs, and 17 RBI. 
• Served as a coach under Tommy Lasorda, a minor league instructor, and a player development official
• USA Baseball in 1999 as hitting coach in the Pan American Games
• USA hitting coach in the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia where the US Team took home Gold
• Hitting coach for Team USA during the 2006 World Baseball Classic

Mike Marshall

 Former Dodger 1b/OF, All Star & World Series Champion 

• 10 years in MLB
• Dodger MLB 1st baseman/outfield
• All Star
• 2-time World Series Champion
• Independent Professional Baseball Manager, GM & President
• Played in Japan for the Nipon Ham fighters
• ISG Baseball International Instructor

Peter Caliendo- General Manager 

• Current President/GM Caliendo Sports International
• Current International Baseball Clinician Speaking in over 50 countries
• Author of the Book Youth Baseball Drills 
• Producer of seven Baseball Instructional DVDS for Coaches
• Former Independent Professional Coach and Director Baseball Operations 
• Former USA Baseball National Team Coach
• Former Director USA Baseball Great Lakes National Team Identification Process
• Current host of Baseball Outside the Box Podcast

Places we will visit and, in some cities, play a game

We will be visiting and or playing in Rome, Florence, Venice, Siena, Verona, Modena, Rovigo and Padova. 

Historical sites we visit: 

• Roman Coliseum guided tour
• St. Peter's Church guided tour
• Trevi Fountain
• Spanish Steps
• Ride on gondolas of Venice guided tour
• Murano glass blowing factory demonstration 
• Golden bridge of Florence guided tour
• Modena Ferrari & Ducati factory tours
• Siena guided tour
• Tuscany winery tour 
• Wine tasting, learn how to taste and drink wine properly
• Experience Italian culture while visiting numerous small towns 

Baseball Experience  

• 3-4 games
• Former MLB Player/Coach Staff

Cost Includes: 

• Lodging 
• Arrival and departure dinner 
• Breakfast 
• Dinners in several cities 
• Uniforms 
• Fields, umpires and equipment
• Private bus service and driver
• Sightseeing tours with guides
• Team parties 
• Town Fests 
• City entrance fees 
• Local staff fees 
•  And much more 

❖ Dollar to Euro exchange may vary slightly 

❖ Lunch is on your own each day while you get a chance to visit, shop and explore.

Everyone must travel together with the team and the team package. No exceptions. 

Airfare:

You will receive specific instructions on how to book and pay for your flights, including when to depart and arrive. 

Join us for an experience of a lifetime!