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IABF 10th Anniversary Logo Reveal

Ten years of impact have established the IABF’s foundation for the next decade. Its intact logo represents identity and community, while Azzurri blue reflects Italian heritage. Four stars symbolize education, connection, heritage, and diplomacy, the values guiding future growth.

Finding My Future in Saronno: The Softball Experience That Changed Everything

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Rachele Iovine’s softball journey was transformed by training and playing with Saronno Softball in Italy. She practiced alongside elite international and collegiate athletes, competed in 19U games and tournaments, and later helped three Saronno players gain U.S. college exposure by joining her travel team.

Marco Mazzieri Elected President of FIBS

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The Italian American Baseball Foundation congratulated Marco Mazzieri on his election as President of the Federation of Italian Baseball and Softball. IABF supported his vision for transforming and growing baseball in Italy and thanked outgoing president Andrea Marcon for his eight years of service.

IABF Scholarship Recipient Reflects on NIAF Voyage of Discovery Trip to Italy

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Izabella Cimino, a Division I softball player at Florida Atlantic University, is a past recipient of an IABF Scholarship. She was also selected to travel through the National Italian American Foundation’s “Voyage of Discovery” program in partnership with IABF . This is an essay about her experience.

FIBS and IABF Partner on Between The Lines’ Junior College Softball Showcase

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The IABF and Federation of Italian Baseball and Softball expanded their strategic partnership with a College Pipeline Softball Showcase in Bollate, Italy. Organized by Between the Lines, the event connected academically qualified high school players with exposure to U.S. college coaches. Mike Candrea supervised the showcase.

University of Arizona Legend Mike Candrea Named Inaugural IABF Collegiate Award Honoree

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One of the winningest coaches in any sport in NCAA history, Mike Candrea will be recognized with the inaugural IABF Collegiate Award in 2023. Tickets are officially on sale for the November 30 event, which will take place at Marina Del Ray in the Bronx.

IABF Announces 2023 Scholarship Recipients

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The Italian American Baseball Foundation recently awarded its 2023 baseball and softball scholarships and again increased the number of recipients this year. One of IABF’s premier tasks is to award scholarships to deserving student-athletes who express pride in Italian culture and heritage.

Piancastelli Wins MVP of First FTX MLB Home Run Derby

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Italian American softball star Ericka Piancastelli earned MVP honors at the first FTX MLB Home Run Derby. The marketing event is part of efforts to grow the game internationally. Piancastelli, a guest at the 2017 IABF Gala, recorded 31 points as part of the winning Yankees team that outhit the competition.

IABF Scholarship Winner Shannon Russo Shining at Raritan Valley Community College

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Shannon Russo was one of IABF’s inaugural scholarship winners in 2021. Playing softball at Raritan Valley Community College, she has six hits in eight games and is hitting .273. She also has 3 RBI and has scored 2 runs in the early part of the season. Good luck to Shannon the rest of the year!

Apply Today: IABF Launches 2022 Scholarship Application

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The 2022 Italian American Baseball Foundation Scholarship application is open to graduating high school seniors and current college baseball or softball players from the United States or Italy. Applicants must meet membership, heritage, GPA, roster and financial-need requirements, submit supporting documents and complete an interview.

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