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There are six Italian Americans among MLB’s top 100 prospects, including Anthony Volpe, Nick Lodolo, Mike Liberatore, Cade Cavalli, Brayan Rocchio and Drew Romo. The IABF is encouraging support for these players and the next generation of professionals with Italian heritage.

New Yogi Berra Doc Debuts at Tribeca Film Festival

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It Ain’t Over presents the life and legacy of Lawrence Peter “Yogi” Berra, a ten-time World Series champion, three-time MVP and 18-time All-Star. The film also portrays Berra as a D-Day veteran, devoted family man and source of enduring baseball wisdom.

IABF Sponsoring Scala Baseball Camps

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IABF Sponsoring Scala Baseball Camps. IABF is a proud sponsor of this year’s Dom Scala Youth Baseball Camps. Learn more and sign up today ! The article centers on IABF Sponsoring Scala Baseball Camps and presents the available facts and context from the original update.

IABF and LI Baseball Partner for 2023 Youth Camp

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The Italian American Baseball Foundation and Long Island Baseball are again offering their summer youth baseball camp. Families are invited to review the flyer, register, and watch for later announcements about participating IABF professional guests.

IABF, SIF/OSDIA Foundation Partner on Scholarship Program

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The Italian American Baseball Foundation and Sons of Italy Foundation launched a matching scholarship for student-athletes who excel in academics, baseball or softball, and Italian heritage. Francesco Bonvini, a Kingsborough Community College pitcher from Parma, Italy, became the first recipient after earning CUNY Pitcher of the Year honors.

Frank Catalanotto, Hofstra Make History

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In his first season managing Hofstra, IABF Ambassador Frank Catalanotto led the Pride to its first Colonial Athletic Association baseball championship. Hofstra finished the tournament 4-0, won nine straight games and earned the conference’s automatic NCAA Division I bid.

RIP Joe Pignatano 1929-2022

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The IABF announced the death of Italian American baseball player and coach Joe Pignatano at age 92. A Brooklyn native, he played for several Major League teams, won World Series titles with the Dodgers and Mets, and coached the Mets bullpen from 1968 to 1981.

IABF Meets with MLB International, Has Board Meeting at Yankee Stadium

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The Italian American Baseball Foundation held meetings in New York City on May 23, including discussions with MLB International SVP Jim Small about organizational goals and objectives. Leaders later met with board members at Yankee Stadium and spoke with Trey Mancini, Aaron Boone, Ron Marinaccio and Ryan Ruocco.

Torey Luvollo Becomes Winningest Manager in Diamondbacks History

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Torey Luvollo Becomes Winningest Manager in Diamondbacks History. Congratulations to Diamondbacks manager and Italian American Torey Lovullo on reaching the most wins by any manager in franchise history. He has been the manager in Arizona since 2017. He played in the big leagues fro 1988 through 1999.

2022 IABF Bay Area College Games

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The Italian American Baseball Foundation hosted its first Bay Area Collegiate Games in April, bringing players from Italy to compete against West Coast colleges for scholarship opportunities and cultural connection. The week included games, university visits, an Oakland Athletics event and honors for players, coaches and organizers.

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