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Italia Set in Pool A of 2023 WBC, Will Open in Taiwan

Italia Set in Pool A of 2023 WBC, Will Open in Taiwan. March 2023 … Forza Italia! Taichung, Tokyo, Phoenix, and Miami are ready! Here is the official tournament format for the #WorldBaseballClassic 2023. ⚾️ pic.twitter.com/co0IxZZad4 — World Baseball Classic (@WBCBaseball) July 7, 2022.

Volpe, Cavalli, O’Hoppe Make MLB All-Star Futures Game

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Congratulations to Anthony Volpe (Yankees), Cade Cavalli (Nationals) and Logan O’Hoppe (Phillies) (Italian on his mother’s side!) for earning a spot in this year’s #MLB All-Star Futures Game. The future is bright for Italian American players. UPDATE: Check out some pics from Volpe and O’Hoppe in LA.

IABF Sponsors Dom Scala Baseball Camp

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As part of our commitment to youth development, the Italian American Baseball Foundation was a proud sponsor of the Dom Scala Baseball Camp. Scala, a former Yankee bullpen coach from 1978-1986 and a Pirates’ scout from 1987-1993, he was honored as the 2021 IABF Achievement Award winner. The IABF logo is also on this year’s camp MVP plaque.

Italian Ballplayer Daniel Monti Earns Scholarship to Sonoma State University

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Italian native Daniel Monti attended an IABF sponsored college showcase in the spring and landed a baseball scholarship to Sonoma State University in California. Monti played previously at Odessa College in Texas. Last season he hit .352 in 39 games with 4 home runs, 35 RBI, 37 runs scored and 11 stolen bases.

Phil Rizzuto Honored with Glendale Street Sign

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Glendale, New York, officially approved and named Phil Rizzuto Corner on June 26. The Italian American Yankees star helped win seven World Series titles from 1941 to 1956, served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1994.

Mike Bianco Leads Ole Miss to College World Series, National Championship

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Mike Bianco won his first national championship in 2022, leading Ole Miss to a College World Series victory over Oklahoma. The Division I coach, nearing 1,000 career wins, previously took the Rebels to the 2014 College World Series. Italian American pitcher Dylan DeLucia helped secure the finals berth.

IA Heritage Club of Hunterdon County to Honor Joe Quagliano and Carmine Gangone

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The Italian American Heritage Club of Hunterdon County will honor IABF’s Joe Quagliano and Carmine Gangone in October for their contributions to Italian American culture. The celebration recognizes their involvement in preserving and promoting the community’s heritage.

IABF Board Receives Honor Club NFT from Federazione Italiana Baseball Softball

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The Federazione Italiana Baseball Softball launched its Honor Club, presenting inaugural authenticated NFTs to Italian American Baseball Foundation board members and honoring Umberto Mucci and Team Italy manager Mike Piazza. Membership tokens support FIBS activities, including youth development and baseball and softball promotion.

Joe Quagliano Talks IABF on Out In The Field Podcast

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Joe Quagliano Talks IABF on Out In The Field Podcast. IABF President and Founder Joe Quagliano was on the “Out in the Field” Podcast to talk all things IABF, Anthony Volpe and Team Italia. Watch and listen …. The article centers on Joe Quagliano Talks IABF on Out In The Field Podcast and presents the available facts and context.

Rizzo, Gallo Honor Italian Heritage with Handshake

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The perfect social media post. The Yankees shared a post featuring Anthony Rizzo and Joey Gallo with a commonly used Italian hand gesture and text that read, “Buona Notte.” We love it. Buona Notte. pic.twitter.com/MbfOO4lM2K — New York Yankees (@Yankees) June 18, 2022.

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