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Marco Mazzieri Selected as IABF Ambassador Award Honoree

The Italian American Baseball Foundation named Marco Mazzieri an Ambassador Award honoree for the 2024 IABF Gala. The former Team Italy manager led Italy to European titles and remains committed to youth baseball and player development while running for federation president.

Italian American Baseball Foundation Supports Marco Mazzieri for FIBS President

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The Italian American Baseball Foundation endorsed Marco Mazzieri for president of the Federation of Italian Baseball and Softball, citing his playing and coaching experience, leadership, commitment to developing talent, expanding the sport, and strengthening its community in Italy.

Relive 2024 IABF Golf Outing in Photos

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The Italian American Baseball Foundation thanked the record number of golfers who attended this year’s outing and shared photos from the event. The organization also reminded supporters that its annual gala is scheduled for December 5 and encouraged them to purchase tickets.

Red Sox Honor IABF at Fenway During Italian Heritage Night

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The Italian Heritage Games connect Italian American baseball celebrations with scholarships for college baseball and softball players. At Fenway Park, IABF joined Red Sox representatives and Italian American figures, while proceeds from the event supported the foundation’s scholarship fund and promoted baseball in Italy.

Don Landolphi Named 2024 IABF Ambassador Award Honoree

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Don Landolphi will receive the Italian American Baseball Foundation Ambassador Award for his contributions to baseball in Italy. A longtime coach and author, he helped Team Italy win its first European Baseball Championship in 1975 and also supported baseball for the visually impaired.

IABF Sponsors NYS Baseball Hall of Fame Youth Tournament

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The Italian American Baseball Foundation sponsored the first New York State Baseball Hall of Fame youth tournament in upstate New York. The Hall of Fame will recognize IABF at its 2024 induction ceremony, supporting the foundation’s mission to grow baseball domestically and in Italy.

Cardinals Host Italian Heritage Night

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The Italian American Baseball Foundation continued its MLB Italian Heritage Games in St. Louis, where Chris Vaccaro met Cardinals players Andre Pallante and Daniel Descalso, both Team Italy alumni. The games promote Italian culture and have helped generate college scholarships through partnerships with MLB clubs.

Italian Americans Make MLB Top 100 Prospect List

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From the MLB Draft Pipeline to the MLB Top 100 Prospect list, Italian Americans rank among the top young players in the game. MLB.com released its latest Top 100 list, including these players with Italian heritage: 13. Travis Bazzana, Cleveland (Italian Australian) 18. Jac Caglianone, Kansas City 52. Kyle Manzardo, Cleveland 75.

Riccardo Fraccari Named 2024 IABF Ambassador Award Honoree

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One of the most transformative baseball leaders, Riccardo Fraccari, has been selected as an Italian American Baseball Foundation Ambassador Award honoree in 2024. He will be recognized at that annual IABF Gala on December 5 at Marina Del Rey in the Bronx.

MLB’s Dom Balsamo Named IABF Executive of the Year

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Dom Balsamo will receive the 2024 Italian American Baseball Foundation Executive of the Year honor at the December 5 gala in the Bronx. The MLB executive, with the league since 2001, has worked across media, events, sponsorship, public relations, and international baseball, including all five World Baseball Classics.

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