Timed with the start of Italian American Heritage Month, the Italian American Baseball Foundation (IABF) launched its new Student Leadership Advisory Council (SLAC) on Saturday, October 1. The council was joined by Gianmarco Faraone, the National Team and Coaching Staff Coordinator for the Federation of Italian Baseball and Softball (FIBS).

Faraone spoke about his journey working in baseball and described how the baseball development system and professional leagues work in Italy for a passionate group of Italian American college student-athletes via Zoom. He and his colleagues are working hard in advance of the 2023 World Baseball Classic and are looking to capitalize on the momentum the WBC will provide in the coming moments.