A left-handed batsman and occasional right-arm medium pace bowler, Batticciotto began his career with the Queensland U-19 team and the Queensland Academy of Sport as well as playing for Australia in the U-19 World Cup.
Strong performances at club cricket level in Brisbane brought Batticciotto to the Australian U-19 team alongside Mitchell Johnson, Shane Watson and Michael Clarke.
[1] He made two appearances in January 2000 during the U-19 World Cup, however he failed at both opportunities.
[3] Prolific play at club level continued, however, earning Batticciotto the Peter Burge Medal.
[6] Success brought a debut for Queensland on 19 November 2008, against New South Wales.