Coaching

Italian Americans Make 2021 MLB All-Star Roster as Players, Coaches, Officials

Italian Americans featured prominently in the 2021 MLB All-Star Game in Denver, including players Joey Gallo, Nathan Eovaldi, J.T. Realmuto, Mike Zunino and Gerrit Cole. Terry Francona and other coaches, umpire Chris Guccione, reporter Tom Verducci and Dodgers bullpen catcher Stephen Ciladi also participated.

IABF Sponsors Juan Romero Baseball Camp

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The Italian American Baseball Foundation sponsored Juan Romero’s All Skills Baseball Camp in Florida, helping provide scholarships for local youth baseball players while supporting the annual fundamentals-focused camp. IABF officer Mark Cardillo served as an instructor and emphasized developing baseball and life skills in local communities.

Tennessee’s Tony Vitello Named NCBWA Coach of the Year

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Tennessee head baseball coach Tony Vitello was named the 2021 National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association Mike Martin National Coach of the Year. He became only the second coach in program history to receive national honors, joining former Vols coach Rod Delmonico, who won in 1995.

Italian American Mike Scioscia Named Team USA Manager

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USA Baseball named Italian American Mike Scioscia manager of the 2021 Professional National Team. The three-time World Series champion as a player and manager aimed to lead Team USA to the Tokyo Olympic Games, where he hoped the team would win a gold medal.

Hofstra’s Russo Reaches All-Time School Wins Record

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After Hofstra’s victory over Sacred Heart, coach John Russo earned his 180th career win as the Pride’s head coach, becoming the winningest coach in program history. The Italian American Baseball Foundation congratulated Russo and praised players and coaches advancing the game.

2018 IABF Italian Youth Clinic Trip

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On its first official visit to Italy, the IABF held youth and coaching clinics in Rome and Nettuno, reaching more than 300 youths and about 60 coaches. The group also evaluated Salerno’s team and pledged bats, gloves and other equipment, advancing its goal of supporting Italian baseball.