What ethnicity is Anthony Rizzo?

What ethnicity is Anthony Rizzo?

As his family originated in the Sicilian town of Ciminna, Rizzo chose to play for Italy in the 2013 World Baseball Classic before the MLB 2013 season.

Is Anthony Rizzo Italian?

His great-grandfather was from Sicily. He said, “I come from a very strong Italian background and to represent the whole country is a pretty cool experience.” Forza #Italia!

Is Anthony Rizzo a Sicilian?

Rizzo – whose great-grandfather is from Sicily – spoke with the front office and manager Dale Sveum and got their blessing to play for Italy in the World Baseball Classic.

Does Rizzo speak Italian?

Although his knowledge of the Italian language is limited to few words, such as linguine, pizza and venti caffe’ frappuccino, a proud Rizzo pronounced, with his newly acquired Italian accent, the experience of playing with Team Italy left him with “an incredible sense of pride in my heritage.”