Club Italia LA28 pitchers and catchers had the historic opportunity to access training resources and activities like never before at the Kansas City Royals training facility in Surprise, Arizona, thanks to Nick Leto.
The Royals’ minor league operations director, who is entering his 18th season with the KC franchise, has always been an advocate for the growth and development of baseball in Italy. A friendship born from working closely with the late and great FIBS Hall of Fame member Bill Holmberg at the Tirrenia Academy in 2006 and 2007.
The Development Director of Team Italy Gianguido Pomawho conducted the camp in Arizona, greatly appreciated the hospitality reserved for Club Italia players and the unlimited access to the state-of-the-art facility. “I want to publicly thank Nick and the Royals and let it be known how much the players and staff appreciated the opportunity to train with professional athletes and coaches in a top-of-the-line facility.”
Nick Leto he enjoyed every minute of hosting the Italian pitchers and catchers. He said: “A lot of the guys at Club Italia LA28 experienced a lot of things for the first time. I wanted to be able to give young players this experience and provide any kind of opportunity to develop and improve as much as possible. To be able to help FIBS in any way is simply an honor.”
Photos of Club Italia LA28 pitchers and catchers at the Kansas City Royals spring training facility in Surprise, Arizona (GCPFilms.com)
Roberto Angotti
