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Alessandro Volpe Commits to Lindenwood University Following IABF Sponsored College Showcase

Alessandro Volpe is the first benefactor of the recent college showcase hosted by Between the Lines and sponsored by the Italian American Baseball Foundation. Congrats, Alessandro! 🇮🇹 ⚾️ 🇺🇸 He has committed to play at Division I Lindenwood University. Good luck on your college career, Alessandro!

Vito Friscia Named IABF Future Star Award Honoree

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Phillies prospect and Team Italia player Vito Friscia was named the 2022 Italian American Baseball Foundation Future Star honoree. The Long Island native and Hofstra product is a Triple-A catcher who played for Italy at the 2021 European Championship, hitting three home runs.

America Domani Ranks IABF Instagram Account As One of the Best

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America Domani Ranks IABF Instagram Account As One of the Best. Are you following IABF on Instagram @IABF_official? If not, you should. We were just ranked as one of the top Italian American Instagram accounts in the community by America Domani ! Click link to read more and see the full list.

Joe Quagliano, Carmine Gangone Named Italian Americans of the Year in Hunterdon County

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IABF co-founders Joe Quagliano and Carmine Gangone were named Italian Americans of the Year by the Italian American Heritage Club of Hunterdon County. The recognition honors their leadership and contributions to the Italian American baseball community.

IABF Marches in Columbus Day Parade

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IABF Marches in Columbus Day Parade. Another incredible year as the Italian American Baseball Foundation was represented in New York City’s Columbus Day Parade. Thank you to our board and supporters for being part of this proud tradition. The article centers on IABF Marches in Columbus Day Parade and presents the available facts.

IABF Sponsors Long Island Hot Stove Columbus Day Tournament

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IABF Sponsors Long Island Hot Stove Columbus Day Tournament. The Italian American Baseball Foundation is proud to sponsor the Long Island Hot Stove Baseball Columbus Day Tournament! Learn more about LI Hot Stove . The article centers on IABF Sponsors Long Island Hot Stove Columbus Day Tournament and presents the available facts.

IABF Featured on Out in the Field Podcast

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IABF board trustee Chris Vaccaro appeared on the “Out in the Field” podcast to discuss the organization, the growth of baseball in Italy, and other topics. The podcast conversation highlighted the foundation’s work and its broader interest in developing the game.

Mike Pagliarulo Named 2022 IABF Achievement Award Honoree

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Former big leaguer Mike Pagliarulo was selected as the 2022 IABF Achievement Award honoree. He was recognized for his support of the Italian American Baseball Foundation after an 11-year major league career, a 1991 World Series title with the Twins, coaching with Miami, and work with Washington.

IABF Sponsors Brooklyn Bash College Showcase

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The Italian American Baseball Foundation sponsored the 2022 Brooklyn Bash to support youth baseball development and college scouting exposure. Eight teams competed, while coaches from 10 local colleges evaluated players. The Brooklyn Patriots won the showcase.

MLB’s Jim Small to Receive IABF Executive of the Year Award

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Jim Small, Major League Baseball’s Senior Vice President of International, was named the 2022 Italian American Baseball Foundation Executive of the Year. He will be honored at the December 1 IABF Gala for leading MLB’s global growth, international scheduling, talent development, and World Baseball Classic efforts.

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