Nearly 40 Italian American players drafted this year—a huge number historically. This is the fifth straight year we have seen an increased number of Italian Americans selected.
There were two in the CBA/top 50, three more in the Top 80, with strong representation through all rounds.
Italian American representation in pro baseball remains strong, both in elite early picks and in depth prospects that will feed MiLB rosters.
The list does not include Italian Americans who assume their heritage through their mother’s side. The number is higher than 38 and we will uncover those storylines as these players begin their professional careers.
Italian Americans selected in the 2025 MLB Draft
Michael Oliveto – Tigers, CBA, 34th overall
Cam Cannarella – Marlins, CBA, 43rd overall
Alex Lodise – Braves, 2nd round, 60th overall
Frank Cairone – Brewers, SUP, 68th overall
Kyle Lodise – White Sox, 3rd round, 76th overall
Lorenzo Meola – Giants, 4th round, 116th overall
Nick Monistere – Astros, 4th round, 126th overall
Jaxon Dalena – Padres, 6th round, 190th overall
Anthony DePino – White Sox, 7th round, 196th ovrerall
Jake Clemente – Marlins, 7th round, 198th overall
Julian Tonghini – Nationals, 7th round, 201st overall
Pierce Coppola – Cubs, 7th round, 211th overall
Joe Ariola – Diamondbacks, 7th round, 213th overall
Richie Bonomolo Jr. – Yankees, 7th round, 224th overall
Aidan Cremarosa – Rays, 8th round, 237th overall
Danny Macchiarola – Mariners, 8th round, 242nd overall
Daniel Bucciero – A’s, 9th round, 260th overall
Michael Dattalo – Cardinals, 9th round, 270th overall
Matthew Ferrara – Phillies, 9th round, 281st overall
Anthony Frobose – Mets, 9th round, 283rd overall
Blake Gillespie – Yankees, 9th round, 284th overall
Justin DeCriscio – Padres, 10th round, 310th overall
Hunter Alberini – Royals, 11th round, 338th overall
Truitt Madonna – Padres, 11th round, 340th overall
Cody Delvecchio – Giants, 12th round, 356th overall
Ryan DeSanto – Guardians, 12th overall, 372nd overall
Dylan Grego – Padres, 13th round, 400th overall
Frank Camarillo – Mets, 13th round, 403rd overall
Robby Porco – Dodgers, 13th round, 405th overall
Noah Palmese – Blue Jays, 14th round, 412nd overall
Landon Manzi – Rangers, 14th round, 415th overall
Mikey Cascino – Angels, 15th round, 439th overall
Damian Bravo – Giants, 15th round, 446th overall
Derek Cerda – White Sox, 17th round, 496th overall
Bryce Molinaro – Nationals, 17th round, 501st overall
Richie Cortese – Phillies, 17th round, 521st overall
Nick Frusco – Pirates, 20th round, 593rd overall
Hayden Friese – Braves, 20th round, 607th overall
