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![]() | 1991 Italy | National team |
![]() | 1993 Sweden | National team |
![]() | 1995 Netherlands | National team |
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Born in Nettuno, Lazio, Ciaramella spent 16 seasons in the Italian Baseball League while playing for his local team Nettuno Baseball Club from 1986–2001, helping his team win championships in the 1990, 1993, 1996, 1998 and 2001 seasons.
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