In a personal essay for a student-based storytelling outlet at the University of North Carolina, pitcher Gianluca “Luca” Dalatri detailed the injuries and surgeries that invaded his college career and left him with, in his words, “self-doubt” on the mound. To illustrate those depths, he started his story for “UNCUT” by describing the heights, such as being the son of a pro basketball player who played for Team Italy and a former football player who was a longtime strength coach in the NBA.
In addition to his mother and father, he listed two uncles and a grandfather – all of whom played professionally.