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Somerset Patriots Host Italian American Heritage Night, Honor Yogi Berra

  • August 7, 2022
  • Chris Vaccaro
Baseball History Community Events IABF Italian American Heritage Media
Somerset Patriots Baseball hosted an Italian American Heritage Night featuring IABF President Joe Quagliano and trustee Chris Vaccaro. The event honored Anthony Volpe, Dan Fiorito, Mickey Gasper and Aaron Bossi, and included a tribute to Yogi Berra with his family.
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Italian Americans are Hot Commodity at MLB Trade Deadline

  • August 3, 2022
  • Chris Vaccaro
Italian American Heritage MLB Player News Professional Baseball
Several prominent Italian American players changed teams at the MLB trade deadline, including Trey Mancini, Andrew Benintendi, Harrison Bader, Joey Gallo, Jake Odorizzi, Logan O’Hoppe, JoJo Romero, Lou Trivino and Curt Casali. Their trades involved the Astros, Yankees, Dodgers, Braves and other clubs.
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IABF Celebrates Italian Heritage Night in San Diego

  • July 31, 2022
  • Chris Vaccaro
Awards Italian American Heritage MLB San Diego Padres
The Padres hosted an Italian Heritage Night on July 29, 2022, giving fans special hats featuring the Italian flag and photo opportunities with a Padres logo in Italian colors. IABF trustee Chris Vaccaro presented Rocco Baldelli with a recognition plaque.
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IABF Celebrates Italian Heritage Night in Miami

  • July 31, 2022
  • Chris Vaccaro
Awards IABF Italian American Heritage MLB
The Marlins hosted Italian Night, with sales and promotional teams supporting the event. IABF was prominently mentioned on the scoreboard, while President and Founder Joe Quagliano and Secretary Mark Cardillo presented recognition plaques to Daniel Castano, Dylan Floro and honorary Italian Don Mattingly.
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IABF Partners with Long Island Baseball on Youth Camp

  • July 26, 2022
  • Chris Vaccaro
Clinics Coaching IABF Long Island Baseball Youth Baseball
For the second consecutive year, the Italian American Baseball Foundation and Long Island Baseball partnered on a youth camp featuring instructors LJ Mazzilli and Frank Catalanotto. Youth development remains central to IABF’s mission, with thousands of student-athletes instructed at its sponsored clinics since 2016.
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IABF Celebrates Italian Heritage Night with Philadelphia Phillies

  • July 24, 2022
  • Chris Vaccaro
Community Events Featured IABF Italian American Heritage MLB
IABF Celebrates Italian Heritage Night with Philadelphia Phillies. The Phillies hosted Italian Night on July 22. IABF organized the game, which is one of nearly one dozen across Major League Baseball in 2022. The article centers on IABF Celebrates Italian Heritage Night with Philadelphia Phillies and presents the available facts.
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At Least 30 Italian Americans Selected in 2022 MLB Draft

  • July 21, 2022
  • Chris Vaccaro
Italian American Heritage MLB Player News Professional Baseball
At least 30 players with Italian heritage were selected by at least 20 teams in the 2022 MLB Draft, including Mikey Romero by the Red Sox in the first round and Hunter Barco by the Pirates in the second. The list includes players chosen through the 20th round.
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Italian Americans Make 2022 MLB All-Star Game

  • July 18, 2022
  • Chris Vaccaro
Italian American Heritage MLB Player News Professional Baseball
Italian Americans Make 2022 MLB All-Star Game. Congratulations to the following MLB All-Stars with Italian heritage … American League -Andrew Benintendi -Gerrit Cole -Jordan Romano National League -Pete Alonso -Joe Musgrove. The article centers on Italian Americans Make 2022 MLB All-Star Game and presents the available facts and context.
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Larry Lucchino Inducted to Padres Hall of Fame

  • July 11, 2022
  • Chris Vaccaro
Awards Baseball History MLB Professional Baseball
Italian American baseball executive Larry Lucchino was inducted into the Padres Hall of Fame. He served as the Padres’ president from 1995 through 2001, helped turn around the franchise and was instrumental in building Petco Park, where his plaque was added.
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Piancastelli Wins MVP of First FTX MLB Home Run Derby

  • July 10, 2022
  • Chris Vaccaro
Awards IABF International Baseball MLB Softball
Italian American softball star Ericka Piancastelli earned MVP honors at the first FTX MLB Home Run Derby. The marketing event is part of efforts to grow the game internationally. Piancastelli, a guest at the 2017 IABF Gala, recorded 31 points as part of the winning Yankees team that outhit the competition.
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