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More than 15 Italian Americans were selected by teams in this year’s MLB Draft. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The highest drafted was Frank Mozzicato, who was taken seventh overall by the Royals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Italian American Baseball Foundation wishes all of these players the best of luck as their professional baseball journey begins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Frank Mozzicato<\/strong>, Royals, 1st round, 7th overall<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Anthony Solometo<\/strong>, Pirates, 2nd round, 37th overall<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Shane Panzini<\/strong>, Royals, 4th round, 108th overall<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Nick Nastrini<\/strong>, Dodgers, 4th round, 131st overall<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Eric Cerantola<\/strong>, Royals, 5th round, 139th overall<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Gordon Graceffo<\/strong>, Cardinals, 5th round, 204th overall<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Spencer Arrighetti<\/strong>, Astros, 6th round, 178th overall<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Nick Sinacola<\/strong>, Giants, 7th round, 206th overall<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Gavin Conticello<\/strong>, DBacks, 8th round, 228th overall<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Ryan Cepero<\/strong>, Royals, 8th round, 229th overall<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Glenn Albanese<\/strong>, Angels, 15th round, 441st overall<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Kaylan Nicosia<\/strong>, Brewers, 16th round, 477th overall<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Mike Sirota<\/strong>, Dodgers, 16th round, 492nd overall<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Christian Olivo<\/strong>, Cubs, 17th round, 514th overall<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Ben Malgeri<\/strong>, Tigers, 18th round, 525th overall<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Tommy Ventimiglia<\/strong>, Indians, 18th round, 546th overall<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Mariano Ricciardi<\/strong>, Athletics, 18th round, 548th overall<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Ryan Cardona<\/strong>, Reds, 19th round, 570th overall<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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