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Mission Classic Docuseries Chronicles Italy’s Journey to World Baseball Classic

“Mission Classic” Part 1 follows MLB players and coaches during a November trip to Italy ahead of the 2023 World Baseball Classic. IABF trustee Chris R. Vaccaro directed, produced, wrote and narrated the installment, with Riccardo Landi as principal photographer and editor.

Team Italy Roster Revealed for 2023 World Baseball Classic

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Team Italy, managed by Mike Piazza, will compete in Group A of the 2023 World Baseball Classic in Taichung, Taiwan, alongside Chinese Taipei, Cuba, Panama and the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The 30-player roster blends emerging prospects, redemption-seeking players and veterans, with Italy opening against Cuba on March 9.

Mission Classic Trip Featured on Sky Spot

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The Italian American Baseball Foundation joined the Federation of Italian Baseball and Softball for Mission Classic, a historic trip to Italy. The journey offered Italian National Team players and coaches a culturally significant experience before the 2023 World Baseball Classic and was featured in a four-minute Sky Sport broadcast package.

Blake Butera Named Carolina League Manger of the Year

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Blake Butera was named Carolina League Manager of the Year for guiding the Charleston RiverDogs to a franchise-record 88 wins and their second consecutive title. It was his second time receiving the honor. Butera, also a Team Italy assistant, has a 170-82 record in two seasons managing the RiverDogs.

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 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.

Team Italy, Mike Piazza Named IABF’s 2022 Tommy Lasorda Award Honoree

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The Italian American Baseball Foundation will present Mike Piazza and the Italian National Baseball Team with its highest honor, the Tommy Lasorda Award, at the 2022 IABF Gala in Brooklyn. The award recognizes Italian Americans who have advanced baseball while representing their culture and heritage.

Dave Righetti Named to Team USA WBC Coaching Staff

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Italian American Dave Righetti was named bullpen coach on Mark DeRosa’s Team USA staff for the 2023 World Baseball Classic. Righetti pitched 16 major-league seasons, won AL Rookie of the Year and Reliever of the Year twice, threw a no-hitter and coached the Giants from 2010 to 2017.

Italian American Mark DeRosa Named Team USA Manager for World Baseball Classic

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Italian American Mark DeRosa was named manager of Team USA for the 2023 World Baseball Classic. DeRosa called the appointment an honor and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, recalling his experience competing for Team USA in the 2009 tournament and expressing enthusiasm about leading its star-studded roster.

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.

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