There are Italian American players or coaches on all 12 playoff teams.
The MLB playoffs started Friday, October 7th, 2022. With 12 teams in the playoffs, this is one of the largest numbers of Italian Americans to play in the MLB postseason in the modern era.
Chris R. Vaccaro, IABF trustee said, "It's an exciting time of year. Kicking off Italian American Heritage Month with the MLB postseason is just perfect. IABF will be tracking the progress of each player as the postseason progresses. When an Italian American wins the World Series, we all win!"
Here are the Italian American players, coaches, and managers currently in the World Series Playoffs:
Players
-Pete Alonso, Mets (25% Italian)
-Andrew Bellatti, Phillies
-Andrew Benintendi, Yankees
-Cavan Biggio, Blue Jays
-Vinny Capra, Blue Jays
-Aaron Civil, Guardians
-Gerrit Cole, Yankees (Italian on mother’s side)
-Ben DeLuzio, Cardinals
-Matt Festa, Mariners
-Joey Gallo, Dodgers
-Joey Lucchesi, Mets
-Matthew Liberatore, Cardinals
-Tim Locastro, Yankees
-Ron Marinaccio, Yankees
-Trey Mancini, Astros
-Joe Musgrove, Padres
-Simon Muzziotti, Phillies
-Vinny Nittoli, Phillies
-Aaron Nola, Phillies
-Austin Nola, Padres
-Brandon Nimmo, Mets
-Adam Ottavino, Mets
-JT Realmuto, Phillies
-Anthony Rizzo, Yankees
-Jordan Romano, Blue Jays (Italian-Canadian)
-Lou Trivino, Yankees
Managers
-Terry Francona, Guardians
Coaches / Bullpen Catchers
-Mike Calitri, Phillies
-James Camilli, Phillies
-Francisco Cervelli, Padres
-Steve Cilladi, Dodgers
-Sal Fasano, Braves
-Dan Firova, Astros
-Matt Quatraro, Rays
-Dave Racaniello, Mets
-Carson Vitale, Mariners