More than 15 Italian Americans were selected by teams in this year’s MLB Draft.

The highest drafted was Frank Mozzicato, who was taken seventh overall by the Royals.

The Italian American Baseball Foundation wishes all of these players the best of luck as their professional baseball journey begins.

*Frank Mozzicato, Royals, 1st round, 7th overall

*Anthony Solometo, Pirates, 2nd round, 37th overall

*Shane Panzini, Royals, 4th round, 108th overall

*Nick Nastrini, Dodgers, 4th round, 131st overall

*Eric Cerantola, Royals, 5th round, 139th overall

*Gordon Graceffo, Cardinals, 5th round, 204th overall

*Spencer Arrighetti, Astros, 6th round, 178th overall

*Nick Sinacola, Giants, 7th round, 206th overall

*Gavin Conticello, DBacks, 8th round, 228th overall

*Ryan Cepero, Royals, 8th round, 229th overall

*Glenn Albanese, Angels, 15th round, 441st overall

*Kaylan Nicosia, Brewers, 16th round, 477th overall

*Mike Sirota, Dodgers, 16th round, 492nd overall

*Christian Olivo, Cubs, 17th round, 514th overall

*Ben Malgeri, Tigers, 18th round, 525th overall

*Tommy Ventimiglia, Indians, 18th round, 546th overall

*Mariano Ricciardi, Athletics, 18th round, 548th overall

*Ryan Cardona, Reds, 19th round, 570th overall