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Vincenzo Bruno Named IABF-Sons of Italy Scholarship Recipient

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.

Drew Maggi Makes MLB Debut After 13 Years in Minors

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Italian American former Team Italy player Drew Maggi made his MLB debut for the Pirates on April 26 at age 33 after 13 years in the minor leagues. He struck out in one at-bat, but the emotional moment was celebrated by his family, fans and manager Derek Shelton.

Mike Piazza, Lou Tallarini Presented with 2023 Joe DiMaggio Award

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The Joe DiMaggio Award Dinner for the Joe DiMaggio Scholarship Fund included the Italian American Baseball Federation as a partner. Honorees Mike Piazza and Lou Tallarini were recognized, while proceeds support scholarships, youth development and baseball’s growth in Italy.

Thank You to Team Italy for a Memorable World Baseball Classic Performance

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The Italian American Baseball Foundation praised Team Italy’s effort during the 2023 World Baseball Classic, recognizing its growth from the Mission Classic in Italy through Arizona training camp and historic games worldwide. The foundation also thanked Andrea Marcon and Mike Piazza for advancing Italian baseball.

Pride, Passion and Purpose, an Italian Baseball Vision Realized

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The following was written by IABF Trustee Chris R. Vaccaro …. I’ve been caught up all day with how important today’s Team Italy win was for what we’re trying to build in Italy and what we’re fighting for among Italian Americans. We understand baseball in Italy is a niche, and harnessing our interests in Italian Americans in the game is.

Mission Classic Docuseries Part 2 Chronicles Team Italy’s WBC Arizona Training Camp

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“Mission Classic” Part 2 covers Team Italy’s Arizona mini camp and send-off dinner before the 2023 World Baseball Classic. The docuseries installment was produced by the Federation of Italian Baseball and Softball in partnership with the Italian American Baseball Foundation.

IABF Hosts Team Italy WBC Send Off Dinner in Arizona

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The Italian American Baseball Foundation hosted a 2023 World Baseball Classic send-off dinner for Team Italy at Tomaso’s in Phoenix. Manager Mike Piazza, players including Vinnie Pasquantino, David Fletcher, Nicky Lopez and Matt Harvey, and nearly 100 guests attended before the team traveled to Taiwan.

Mission Classic Docuseries Chronicles Italy’s Journey to World Baseball Classic

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“Mission Classic” Part 1 follows MLB players and coaches during a November trip to Italy ahead of the 2023 World Baseball Classic. IABF trustee Chris R. Vaccaro directed, produced, wrote and narrated the installment, with Riccardo Landi as principal photographer and editor.

Team Italy Roster Revealed for 2023 World Baseball Classic

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Team Italy, managed by Mike Piazza, will compete in Group A of the 2023 World Baseball Classic in Taichung, Taiwan, alongside Chinese Taipei, Cuba, Panama and the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The 30-player roster blends emerging prospects, redemption-seeking players and veterans, with Italy opening against Cuba on March 9.

Blake Butera Named Assistant Field Coordinator for Tampa Rays

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The Tampa Bay Rays named Italian American and Team Italy coach Blake Butera an assistant field coordinator for the 2023 season. Butera spent the previous season managing Class-A Charleston, adding minor league on-field coaching responsibilities to his baseball career.

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