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Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito Meets with IABF Leadership

Italian American Baseball Foundation leaders met with Supreme Court Justice and fellow Italian American Samuel Alito during their time in Washington, D.C. to celebrate Italian Heritage Day with the Nationals. Justice Alito is a noted baseball fan and roots for the Phillies.

Italian Americans in 2023 College World Series

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Italian Americans appeared across several rosters and coaching staffs during the 2023 College World Series. LSU and Florida each featured multiple players, while Oral Roberts, Wake Forest, TCU, Tennessee and Stanford also had Italian American athletes or coaches represented; Virginia had none listed.

IABF Hosts Meaningful and Productive Italian Heritage Day in Washington DC

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The Italian American Baseball Foundation participated in Washington Nationals Italian Heritage Day, with board members taking part in on-field activities and meeting members of Congress. A portion of ticket sales supported the IABF Scholarship Fund and highlighted baseball’s growth in Italy and Italian American heritage.

Vincenzo Bruno Named IABF-Sons of Italy Scholarship Recipient

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Vincenzo Bruno received an Italian American Baseball Foundation and Sons of Italy Foundation scholarship after pursuing baseball from Italy through Canada to the United States. He maintains a 4.0 GPA, has represented Italy internationally, and plans to honor his family and Italian community.

Mets to Host Italian Heritage Day with IABF on September 17

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The Mets worked with the Italian American Baseball Foundation to bring back Italian Heritage Day at Citi Field on September 17. The Italian community will receive special recognition, and a portion of each ticket sold will support the Foundation’s Scholarship Fund.

IABF, FIBS Helping Emilia Romagna Flood Effort

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The Italian American Baseball Foundation partnered with the Federation of Italian Baseball and Softball to raise funds for flood relief in Emilia Romagna, Italy. Donations will help repair severely damaged baseball facilities and restore places where local residents, especially children, can play.

Survey: Mike Piazza Italian Baseball Fantasy Camp

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The Italian American Baseball Foundation and the Federation of Italian Baseball and Softball are organizing an Italian Baseball Fantasy Camp with Mike Piazza. They are seeking feedback from prospective players through a brief survey to help inform the event.

Italian Americans Make MLB Top 100 Prospect List

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Italian American players make up nearly 10 percent of MLB’s Top 100 Prospect List. The listed prospects are Sal Frelick, Logan O’Hoppe, Cade Cavalli, Kyle Manzardo, Brayan Rocchio, Gordon Graceffo, Zach Neto, and Matt Liberatore, with additional players possibly unidentified through their mothers.

Yankees Coach Danny Fiorito Joins IABF Student Leadership Chat

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New York Yankees coach Danny Fiorito spoke to the Italian American Baseball Foundation’s Student Leadership Council about current trends in baseball and building a career in the sport. Drawing on experience with Aaron Judge and Anthony Volpe, he shared practical insight from his rise through the organization’s coaching ranks.

Yankees Celebrating Italian Heritage During Five Games in 2023