Youth Baseball

IABF and LI Baseball Partner for 2023 Youth Camp

The Italian American Baseball Foundation and Long Island Baseball are again offering their summer youth baseball camp. Families are invited to review the flyer, register, and watch for later announcements about participating IABF professional guests.

IABF Featured In Italian Institute of America Newsletter

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The Italic Institute of American works to educate youth, restore classic Italian heritage and create new perspectives, goals that align with those of the Italian American Baseball Foundation. The institute featured IABF in its latest newsletter, prompting special thanks from the foundation.

Play Baseball in Italy This Summer

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Caliendo Sports International Baseball is organizing a youth baseball development trip to Italy, sponsored by the Italian American Baseball Foundation. Peter Caliendo, Mike Taverna, and Bill Sandillo will provide instruction during the July 25–August 4, 2022 program for ages 14–16, which includes tours and games in Italian cities.

IABF Sponsors Juano Romero Winter Baseball Camp in Florida

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The Italian American Baseball Foundation sponsored the winter Juan Romero Baseball Camp as a way to begin the New Year. The foundation said its Florida connections continue to grow and expressed pride in supporting youth baseball development through the camp.

IABF Hosts Summer Clinic with Long Island Baseball

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The Italian American Baseball Foundation co-hosted a four-day summer baseball clinic with Long Island Baseball on Long Island in July 2021. Former major leaguers Frank Catalanotto, Mike Pagliarulo and Chris Colabello served as guest instructors, teaching baseball fundamentals to more than 50 campers.

Joseph DiMartino Elected Treasurer of IABF

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The Italian American Baseball Foundation elected Joseph DiMartino as treasurer for a three-year term. DiMartino, Managing Director and Head of Repo Trading at MUFG Securities Americas, brings finance and community experience to the role and said he would support IABF’s mission to develop youth in the United States and abroad.

IABF Hosts Back on the Field Summer Baseball Tournament

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The Throgs Neck Thunder 13u team won the second annual 14u Back on the Field Classic. The Italian American Baseball Foundation again sponsored the tournament with Van Nest Tournaments, supporting its mission to develop youth baseball in the United States and Italy.

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.

Nationals President/GM Mike Rizzo Named IABF Executive of the Year

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Mike Rizzo, president and general manager of the Washington Nationals, was named the Italian American Baseball Foundation Executive of the Year. He will be honored at the organization’s annual awards gala in Brooklyn, New York, in December, following Washington’s World Series title.

IABF Appoints Chris R. Vaccaro to Advisory Board

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The Italian American Baseball Foundation appointed journalist, author and professor Chris R. Vaccaro to its advisory board. An Emmy and Murrow Award winner with extensive media and nonprofit experience, Vaccaro will support the foundation’s communications, growth and fundraising efforts while promoting Italian American baseball and heritage.

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