At least 34 players with Italian heritage were selected in the 2024 Major League Baseball draft, the most in a single draft to IABF’s knowledge.
Top pick Travis Bazzana is Australian Italian. Chase Burns, the second overall pick, was born in Napoli. Jac Caglianone, the sixth overall pick, was last year’s IABF Future Star honoree.
At least one Italian American was selected for every draft round except for the 9th round.
An astounding 22 of 30 MLB teams drafted at least one Italian American this year.
IABF will follow their progress and root for them to reach the big leagues. Thanks for making your heritage proud!
Note: This list does not account for players who are Italian through their mother’s bloodline – aside from Chase Burns. It is impossible to track that level of heritage without speaking directly to their families. In the coming months and years, we will learn more about the draft class.
Round / Pick | Name | Team | School |
1, 1 | Travis Bazzana | Cleveland | Oregon State |
1, 2 | Chase Burns | Cincinnati | Wake Forrest |
1, 6 | Jac Caglianone | Royals | Florida |
1, 24 | Cam Caminiti | Braves | Saguaro HS, AZ |
1, 27 | Dante Nori | Phillies | Northville HS, MI |
2, 46 | Jonathan Santucci | Mets | Duke |
3, 77 | Cole Messina | Rockies | South Carolina |
3, 101 | Ryan Forcucci | Astros | US San Diego |
4, 130 | Carson DiMartini | Phillies | Virginia Tech |
4C, 135 | Clark Candiotti | Padres | Arizona |
5, 140 | Sam Antonacci | White Sox | Coastal Carolina |
6, 177 | Blake Aita | Red Sox | Kennesaw State |
7, 208 | Greg Farone | Giants | Alabama |
8, 227 | Nick Conte | Royals | Duke |
8, 238 | Niko Mazza | Giants | Southern Miss |
8, 247 | Eddie Micheletti Jr. | Blue Jays | Virginia Tech |
10, 300 | Jack Costello | Padres | San Diego |
10, 303 | Anthony Donofrio | Mariners | North Carolina |
11, 323 | Nick Roselli | Mets | Binghamton |
11, 336 | Cade Citelli | Rays | Houston |
11, 343 | Jason Schiavone | Astros | James Madison |
12, 346 | Ali Camarillo | Athletics | Texas A&M |
12, 367 | Carson Messina | Blue Jays | Summerville HS, SC |
13, 400 | Mike Villani | Dodgers | Long Beach State |
14, 409 | Justin Sinabaldi | White Sox | Rutgers |
14, 415 | Ryan Cesarini | Cleveland | St. Joseph’s (PA) |
15, 442 | Bailan Caraballo | Angels | Reborn Christian Academy |
16, 479 | Jimmy Romano | Reds | Duke |
17, 500 | Gavin Bruni | Nationals | Ohio State |
18, 543 | Matt Tiberia | Mariners | Lynn |
19, 559 | Matt Pinto | White Sox | Cal |
19, 576 | Tony Santa Maria | Rays | Rutgers |
20, 603 | Ryan Picollo | Mariners | St. Joseph’s (PA) |
20, 604 | Chase Centala | Marlins | Central Florida |