Sal Frelick is the latest ball player named an Italian American Baseball Foundation Future Star honoree. He will be recognized at the annual IABF Gala on December 5 at Marina Del Rey in the Bronx. Frelick is Italian American through his mother’s heritage.

Frelick played for Team Italy at the 2023 World Baseball Classic and is an outfielder for the Milwaukee Brewers. A first-round pick in 2021, the Massachusetts native played college ball at Boston College, where he was an All-ACC selection.

Yankees prospect Spencer Jones will also receive a Future Star award in 2024. IABF recognizes the importance of recognizing players at various levels of the game.

Recent IABF Future Star honorees include Anthony Volpe (Yankees), Vito Friscia (Phillies), and Jac Caglianone (soon to be drafted).

The 2024 IABF Gala lineup will be star-studded as usual, with Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred and Dave Righetti receiving the top honors. More honorees will be announced in the coming weeks.

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