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At Least 30 Italian Americans Selected in 2022 MLB Draft

At least 30 players with Italian heritage were selected by at least 20 teams in the 2022 MLB Draft, including Mikey Romero by the Red Sox in the first round and Hunter Barco by the Pirates in the second. The list includes players chosen through the 20th round.

Italian Americans Make 2022 MLB All-Star Game

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Italian Americans Make 2022 MLB All-Star Game. Congratulations to the following MLB All-Stars with Italian heritage … American League -Andrew Benintendi -Gerrit Cole -Jordan Romano National League -Pete Alonso -Joe Musgrove. The article centers on Italian Americans Make 2022 MLB All-Star Game and presents the available facts and context.

Larry Lucchino Inducted to Padres Hall of Fame

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Italian American baseball executive Larry Lucchino was inducted into the Padres Hall of Fame. He served as the Padres’ president from 1995 through 2001, helped turn around the franchise and was instrumental in building Petco Park, where his plaque was added.

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.

Italia Set in Pool A of 2023 WBC, Will Open in Taiwan

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Italia Set in Pool A of 2023 WBC, Will Open in Taiwan. March 2023 … Forza Italia! Taichung, Tokyo, Phoenix, and Miami are ready! Here is the official tournament format for the #WorldBaseballClassic 2023. ⚾️ pic.twitter.com/co0IxZZad4 — World Baseball Classic (@WBCBaseball) July 7, 2022.

Volpe, Cavalli, O’Hoppe Make MLB All-Star Futures Game

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Congratulations to Anthony Volpe (Yankees), Cade Cavalli (Nationals) and Logan O’Hoppe (Phillies) (Italian on his mother’s side!) for earning a spot in this year’s #MLB All-Star Futures Game. The future is bright for Italian American players. UPDATE: Check out some pics from Volpe and O’Hoppe in LA.

IABF Sponsors Dom Scala Baseball Camp

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As part of our commitment to youth development, the Italian American Baseball Foundation was a proud sponsor of the Dom Scala Baseball Camp. Scala, a former Yankee bullpen coach from 1978-1986 and a Pirates’ scout from 1987-1993, he was honored as the 2021 IABF Achievement Award winner. The IABF logo is also on this year’s camp MVP plaque.

Italian Ballplayer Daniel Monti Earns Scholarship to Sonoma State University

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Italian native Daniel Monti attended an IABF sponsored college showcase in the spring and landed a baseball scholarship to Sonoma State University in California. Monti played previously at Odessa College in Texas. Last season he hit .352 in 39 games with 4 home runs, 35 RBI, 37 runs scored and 11 stolen bases.

Phil Rizzuto Honored with Glendale Street Sign

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Glendale, New York, officially approved and named Phil Rizzuto Corner on June 26. The Italian American Yankees star helped win seven World Series titles from 1941 to 1956, served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1994.

Mike Bianco Leads Ole Miss to College World Series, National Championship

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Mike Bianco won his first national championship in 2022, leading Ole Miss to a College World Series victory over Oklahoma. The Division I coach, nearing 1,000 career wins, previously took the Rebels to the 2014 College World Series. Italian American pitcher Dylan DeLucia helped secure the finals berth.