International Baseball

Marco Landi Presented First IABF Ambassador Award

Marco Landi, the Federation of Italian Baseball and Softball’s head of communications and marketing, received the inaugural Ambassador Award from the Italian American Baseball Foundation. Presented at the IABF Gala, it recognized his role in expanding the partnership and supporting baseball in Italy and the United States.

IABF and FIBS Sign Memorandum of Understanding Prior to NYC Gala

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The Italian American Baseball Foundation and Federation of Italian Baseball and Softball signed a nonbinding memorandum of understanding in Brooklyn on December 1, 2022. Joe Quagliano and Andrea Marcon signed for the organizations, which will deepen cooperation and expand baseball and softball opportunities in Italy and the United States.

Blog: IABF in Italy for 2022 Mission Classic

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The 2022 Mission Classic brought Team Italy players and coaches together in Italy ahead of the 2023 World Baseball Classic. Organized by FIBS with support from IABF, the trip combined baseball activities, cultural experiences and heritage-focused events across Rome, Arezzo, Florence, Parma, Modena and Milan.

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.

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.

IABF Debuts Student Leadership Advisory Council with Virtual FIBS Discussion

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Timed with Italian American Heritage Month, the Italian American Baseball Foundation launched its Student Leadership Advisory Council on October 1. The council hosted Gianmarco Faraone of Italy’s Federation of Italian Baseball and Softball to discuss baseball development, professional leagues, and opportunities for student-athletes.

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The Italian American Baseball Foundation sponsored a college showcase featuring Italy’s 18u National Team. Coordinated through Between the Lines, the event provided coaches with remote access to player video, camera angles and metrics, while compiling data to support development and potential U.S. college opportunities.

Piancastelli Wins MVP of First FTX MLB Home Run Derby

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Italian American softball star Ericka Piancastelli earned MVP honors at the first FTX MLB Home Run Derby. The marketing event is part of efforts to grow the game internationally. Piancastelli, a guest at the 2017 IABF Gala, recorded 31 points as part of the winning Yankees team that outhit the competition.

Italia Set in Pool A of 2023 WBC, Will Open in Taiwan

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Italia Set in Pool A of 2023 WBC, Will Open in Taiwan. March 2023 … Forza Italia! Taichung, Tokyo, Phoenix, and Miami are ready! Here is the official tournament format for the #WorldBaseballClassic 2023. ⚾️ pic.twitter.com/co0IxZZad4 — World Baseball Classic (@WBCBaseball) July 7, 2022.

Italian Ballplayer Daniel Monti Earns Scholarship to Sonoma State University

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Italian native Daniel Monti attended an IABF sponsored college showcase in the spring and landed a baseball scholarship to Sonoma State University in California. Monti played previously at Odessa College in Texas. Last season he hit .352 in 39 games with 4 home runs, 35 RBI, 37 runs scored and 11 stolen bases.

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