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IABF Hosts Summer Clinic with Long Island Baseball

The Italian American Baseball Foundation co-hosted a four-day summer baseball clinic with Long Island Baseball on Long Island in July 2021. Former major leaguers Frank Catalanotto, Mike Pagliarulo and Chris Colabello served as guest instructors, teaching baseball fundamentals to more than 50 campers.

Joseph DiMartino Elected Treasurer of IABF

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The Italian American Baseball Foundation elected Joseph DiMartino as treasurer for a three-year term. DiMartino, Managing Director and Head of Repo Trading at MUFG Securities Americas, brings finance and community experience to the role and said he would support IABF’s mission to develop youth in the United States and abroad.

Italian American Baseball Foundation Launches College Scholarship Program

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The Italian American Baseball Foundation launched its first college scholarship program for eligible student-athletes who demonstrate Italian American heritage and financial need. Applicants must meet membership, heritage, GPA, and college baseball or softball requirements, submit supporting documents, and complete an interview.

Trey Mancini Wows Audience in MLB HR Derby

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Trey Mancini finished second to Pete Alonso in the MLB Home Run Derby after hitting 59 total home runs. The 2021 IABF Tommy LaSorda Award winner, Mancini returned to baseball 16 months after battling cancer and inspired fans and fellow cancer patients with his comeback.

Marlins Hosting Italian American Heritage Night on August 13

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The Miami Marlins will host Italian American Heritage Night on August 13 to benefit the Italian American Baseball Foundation. Ticket packages include a limited-edition Italian Heritage Marlins T-shirt, with pickup beginning when gates open at 5:30 p.m. and continuing through the fourth inning.

Q&A: Tony Morante, Yankee Stadium Historian

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Tony Morante spent six decades with the New York Yankees, progressing from usher and ticket-sales employee to director of Yankee Stadium Tours from 1985 through 2018. A member of the Italian American Baseball Foundation, he credits baseball’s teamwork and his Italian American heritage for shaping his life and work.

IABF Hosts Back on the Field Summer Baseball Tournament

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The Throgs Neck Thunder 13u team won the second annual 14u Back on the Field Classic. The Italian American Baseball Foundation again sponsored the tournament with Van Nest Tournaments, supporting its mission to develop youth baseball in the United States and Italy.

IABF Sponsors Juan Romero Baseball Camp

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The Italian American Baseball Foundation sponsored Juan Romero’s All Skills Baseball Camp in Florida, helping provide scholarships for local youth baseball players while supporting the annual fundamentals-focused camp. IABF officer Mark Cardillo served as an instructor and emphasized developing baseball and life skills in local communities.

Dom Scala Named 2021 IABF Achievement Award Honoree

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Longtime college baseball coach Dom Scala will receive the 2021 Italian American Baseball Foundation Achievement Award at a December ceremony in Brooklyn. The former Adelphi University head coach compiled a 432-331-5 record, won three conference titles and later served the Yankees and Pirates.

Tom Verducci Named First Recipient of Italian American Baseball Foundation Media Award

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Tom Verducci was named the first recipient of the Italian American Baseball Foundation Media Award. The longtime Sports Illustrated writer and Fox Sports and MLB Network analyst will be honored at the IABF Awards Gala in Brooklyn, New York, in December.

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