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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.

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.

Attention Italian American Mets Fans

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For two seasons, the Italian American Baseball Foundation sought an Italian Heritage game with the New York Mets but received little communication and only an offer to purchase group tickets. While other clubs support such events, the Yankees host five Italian Heritage nights, prompting the IABF to demand better representation in Queens.

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.

Yankees Celebrating Italian Heritage During Five Games in 2023

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The New York Yankees will host five Italian Heritage games from September 5 through 10. Ticket proceeds will partly benefit the Italian American Baseball Foundation, and special event tickets include a Yankees hat featuring the Italian flag, a hot dog, and a drink. IABF also offers suite tickets for September 8.

Matt Quatraro Earns First MLB Win

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Italian American Matt Quatraro earned his first Major League victory as manager of the Kansas City Royals. In his first season with Kansas City, Quatraro joined the club after serving as a third base coach with the Tampa Bay Rays and a hitting coach with the Cleveland Indians.

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