In San Marino, the world’s oldest and smallest republic renowned for its majestic castles, lies an unexpected hotbed of baseball. With profound love for the game, this close-knit community has forged a championship-winning team, emerging as a formidable force on the European stage. And in Alessandro Ercolani, Pittsburgh Pirates prospect and San Marino born, they may well have their very own Major Leaguer in the near future. <\/p>\n
Meet the men who brought baseball to San Marino and ignited this small country\u2019s love for the game.<\/p>\n
MLB Europe\u2019s \u2018Play Stories\u2019 series takes you right to the heart of European baseball communities, showcasing the passion and love for the game across Europe \u26be\ufe0f<\/p>\n
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