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IABF Gala Hot Spot for New York Media

The 2022 Italian American Baseball Foundation Gala attracted extensive media coverage, with SNY, YES Network, MLB Network and the World Baseball Network reporting from the Brooklyn event. CBS Radio and MLB.com also attended and promoted the organization, while IABF thanked its continuing media supporters.

Marco Landi Presented First IABF Ambassador Award

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Marco Landi, the Federation of Italian Baseball and Softball’s head of communications and marketing, received the inaugural Ambassador Award from the Italian American Baseball Foundation. Presented at the IABF Gala, it recognized his role in expanding the partnership and supporting baseball in Italy and the United States.

IABF and FIBS Sign Memorandum of Understanding Prior to NYC Gala

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The Italian American Baseball Foundation and Federation of Italian Baseball and Softball signed a nonbinding memorandum of understanding in Brooklyn on December 1, 2022. Joe Quagliano and Andrea Marcon signed for the organizations, which will deepen cooperation and expand baseball and softball opportunities in Italy and the United States.

Relive the 2022 IABF Gala

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The Italian American Baseball Foundation held its seventh annual gala at Giando on the Water in Brooklyn on December 1, 2022. Honorees included Mike Piazza, Michael Kay, Jim Small, Mike Pagliarulo and Vito Friscia, while Marco Landi received the new IABF Ambassador Award for supporting the foundation and baseball in Italy.

IABF Hot Stove Report

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The offseason includes several notable moves involving Italian American players. Trey Mancini signed a two-year deal with the Cubs after helping Houston win the 2022 World Series, while Nathan Eovaldi joined Texas on a two-year, $34 million contract and Brandon Nimmo remained with the Mets on an eight-year, $162 million deal.

Blog: IABF in Italy for 2022 Mission Classic

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The 2022 Mission Classic brought Team Italy players and coaches together in Italy ahead of the 2023 World Baseball Classic. Organized by FIBS with support from IABF, the trip combined baseball activities, cultural experiences and heritage-focused events across Rome, Arezzo, Florence, Parma, Modena and Milan.

IABF, BTL Showcase Nets Another Scholarship

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Congratulations to Marco Ragionieri, who has decided to continue his academic and baseball career at Arizona Western College! Marco, who hails from Parma, took part in the IABF-FIBS college showcase with Between the Lines and landed a scholarship from the exposure. Bravo, Marco!

Alessandro Volpe Commits to Lindenwood University Following IABF Sponsored College Showcase

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Alessandro Volpe is the first benefactor of the recent college showcase hosted by Between the Lines and sponsored by the Italian American Baseball Foundation. Congrats, Alessandro! 🇮🇹 ⚾️ 🇺🇸 He has committed to play at Division I Lindenwood University. Good luck on your college career, Alessandro!

Vito Friscia Named IABF Future Star Award Honoree

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Phillies prospect and Team Italia player Vito Friscia was named the 2022 Italian American Baseball Foundation Future Star honoree. The Long Island native and Hofstra product is a Triple-A catcher who played for Italy at the 2021 European Championship, hitting three home runs.

America Domani Ranks IABF Instagram Account As One of the Best

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America Domani Ranks IABF Instagram Account As One of the Best. Are you following IABF on Instagram @IABF_official? If not, you should. We were just ranked as one of the top Italian American Instagram accounts in the community by America Domani ! Click link to read more and see the full list.

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