Mission Classic. Mission accomplished. I say proudly that Mission Classic was one of the most culturally significant moments in Italian baseball history. Writing on behalf of IABF, we are grateful and appreciative of the efforts that FIBS put into making this happen. On a micro level, it was also one of the most impactful and important moments in our lives as ambassadors of the game in the country where our ancestors are from. Poetry in baseball.

To see so many players and coaches affiliated with Major League and Minor League Baseball on one trip, bonding and learning about our shared heritage together was a major eye opener for everyone. How can we do this every year? How can we expose more pro players? How can we play in more Italian cities like Arezzo? The possibilities are endless.