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Christopher Adrian Colabello (born October 24, 1983) is an Italian-American professional baseball first baseman and outfielder who is a free agent. He has previously played in parts of four seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Minnesota Twins and Toronto Blue Jays, after playing seven seasons in independent baseball.[1]

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Early life and career

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Born in Framingham, Massachusetts, Colabello grew up in Rimini, Italy. His mother, Silvanna, was born in Rimini, and his father, Lou, played baseball in Italy for seven years, later pitching in the 1984 Olympics.[2] The family moved back to Massachusetts in 1991.[3] Colabello graduated from Milford High School in Milford, Massachusetts.[4] He then attended NCAA Division II Assumption University, but was not drafted by an MLB team.[5]

Professional career

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Worcester Tornadoes/Nashua Pride

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Prior to joining the Twins organization in 2012, he played seven seasons in the independent Can-Am League for the Worcester Tornadoes (2005–2011) and Nashua Pride (part of 2007).[6]

Minnesota Twins

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Minor leagues

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In 2012, his first season of affiliated baseball, Colabello batted .284 with 78 runs (4th in the league), 37 doubles (leading the league), 19 home runs (tied for 4th) and 98 runs batted in (RBI) (2nd) for the New Britain Rock Cats of the Double-A Eastern League.[7] He started the 2013 season with the Rochester Red Wings of the Triple-A International League, hitting .358 with 12 home runs in 46 games before being promoted to Minnesota.[6]

Major leagues

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2013 season

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Colabello with the Twins.

On May 22, 2013, the Twins promoted Colabello to the major leagues; he made his debut that day.[8] He was called up after Trevor Plouffe suffered a concussion and was placed on the 7-day disabled list. Colabello went 1-for-11 and was optioned on May 29. He was called back up on May 30 after a strained left calf forced Plouffe to the 15-day disabled list.[9] However, after having played two additional games, Colabello was sent down again when Plouffe returned.

Colabello had a very successful minor league season, hitting .352/.427/.639 with 24 home runs (2nd in the league) and 76 RBIs (tied for 2nd) in 89 games, and was named the International League Most Valuable Player at the end of the year, as well as the Rookie of the Year.[10][11] Called up to the Twins again towards the end of July, Colabello spent the rest of the year in the big leagues, but his .194 average and 7 home runs in 55 games was far off his minor league pace.

On September 2, 2013, Colabello hit his first major league grand slam off Houston Astros' reliever Chia Jen Lo, and Twins won 10–6.

After his 2013 season, Colabello garnered significant interest from several teams in the Korea Baseball Organization, including a reported $1 million contract offer from the LG Twins (with a similar $1 million buyout going to the Minnesota Twins). On December 21, Colabello announced that he would not pursue the opportunity to play overseas, saying "Going to Korea would mean giving up the dream of being a big-leaguer".[12]

2014 season

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In 2014, Colabello made the Twins starting lineup out of the gate, rotating between outfield, first base, and designated hitter. He had a dazzling start to the season, batting .308 with 3 home runs, and 27 RBIs through his first 23 games.

On April 26, Colabello surpassed Hall of Famer Kirby Puckett's Twins franchise record of 26 RBIs in the month of April. It was a club record that stood for 20 years.[13]

His hot start soon cooled off, as Colabello hit .125 in May and was sent down to the minors by the end of the month. He was recalled by the Twins for July and early August, but did not regain his batting stroke, finishing the season at .229.

Toronto Blue Jays

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2015 season

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Colabello during the 2015 season

On December 8, 2014, Colabello was claimed off waivers by the Toronto Blue Jays.[14][15] They designated him for assignment on February 4, 2015,[16] and he was outrighted to the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons on February 11.[17] Colabello batted .337 with 5 home runs and 18 RBI in April 2015, and was named the International League Player of the Month.[18] On May 5, Colabello's contract was purchased by the Blue Jays.[19][20] In his second game with the Blue Jays, Colabello recorded his first career four-hit game.[21] On May 29, Colabello played his first game against his former team, the Minnesota Twins. In the ninth inning, he hit a tiebreaking two-run home run off closer Glen Perkins to help the Blue Jays win 6–4.[22] Colabello continued his excellent batting on June 7, when he helped the Blue Jays sweep the Houston Astros by hitting a walk-off two-run single. With the hit, he also extended his career-high hitting streak to 17 games.[23] He hit his first career triple on October 2.[24]

Colabello finished the 2015 regular season with career-highs in nearly every statistical category, including batting average (.321), hits (107), home runs (15), RBI (54), and on-base plus slugging (.886).[25] He hit a solo home run in game 5 of the 2015 American League Championship Series, which helped the Blue Jays top the Kansas City Royals on October 21 and force a Game 6.[26]

2016 season

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On April 22, 2016, Colabello was suspended 80 games without pay for testing positive on performance-enhancing drugs on March 13. This effectively ended his major league career, as Colabello never played another MLB game after the suspension began. At the time of his suspension, he was hitting .069 (2-for-29) in 10 games.[27]

In response to the suspension, Colabello released the following statement:

On March 13, I got one of the scariest and most definitely the least expected calls of my entire life. I was informed by the Players Association that a banned substance was found in my urine. I have spent every waking moment since that day trying to find an answer as to why or how? The only thing I know is that I would never compromise the integrity of the game of baseball. I love this game too much! I care too deeply about it. I am saddened more for the impact this will have on my teammates, the organization and the fans of the Toronto Blue Jays. I hope that before anyone passes judgement on me they can take a look at the man that I am, and everything that I have done to get to where I am in my career.[28]

On July 13, Colabello was assigned to the Advanced-A Dunedin Blue Jays for a rehab assignment.[29] After rehab, he was assigned to the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons for the remainder of the 2016 season. In 40 games with the Bisons, Colabello hit .180 with five home runs and 11 RBI.[6] On December 2, 2016, Colabello was outrighted to Triple-A Buffalo after clearing waivers.[30] He elected free agency on December 6.[31]

Cleveland Indians

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On December 20, 2016, Colabello signed a minor league contract with the Cleveland Indians that included an invitation to spring training.[32]

Colabello did not make the Indians major league roster, and was assigned to Triple-A. He was released on July 8, 2017, after hitting .225 in 72 games for the Triple-A Columbus Clippers.[33]

Milwaukee Brewers

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Colabello signed a minor league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers on July 18, 2017. He was assigned to the Triple-A Colorado Springs Sky Sox.[34] He hit .301 in 44 games for the Sky Sox, but was not placed on the big league roster when teams expanded to 40 players in September. He played briefly for Charros de Jalisco in the Mexican Pacific Winter League in October and early November, before electing free agency on November 6.[35]

T&A San Marino

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In 2018, Colabello signed with the T&A San Marino of the Italian Baseball League, appearing in a total of 9 games during the season.[36]

Sugar Land Skeeters

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On May 7, 2019, Colabello signed with the Sugar Land Skeeters of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[37] In 22 games for the Skeeters, he batted .195/.280/.268 with one home run and six RBI. On June 17, Colabello was removed from the active roster and placed on the reserve/retired list.

Kansas City T-Bones

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On June 23, 2019, Colabello signed with the Kansas City T-Bones of the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball. In 56 games for Kansas City, he slashed .294/.375/.443 with nine home runs and 34 RBI. Colabello was released by the T-Bones on February 4, 2020.

Québec Capitales

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On August 11, 2024, after four years of inactivity, Colabello signed with the Québec Capitales of the Frontier League.[38] In his only game for Québec, he went 2–for–6 (.333). He became a free agent following the season.

Team Italy

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Colabello played for the Italy National Team in the 2013 World Baseball Classic.[39] He appeared in all 5 games that Italy participated in, going 6-for-18 (.333) with 2 HR and 7 RBI.

On November 22, 2016, it was announced that Colabello would play for Italy at the 2017 World Baseball Classic.[40]

During spring training, Colabello played in the 2017 World Baseball Classic, appearing at first base in all 4 games in which Italy participated. He went 2-for-13 (.154), with 1 HR and 2 RBI.

In September 2018, Colabello played for the Italian national baseball team in the 2018 Super 6 baseball tournament.

He played for Team Italy in the 2019 European Baseball Championship.[41] He played for the team at the Africa/Europe 2020 Olympic Qualification tournament, which took place in Italy in September 2019.

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Christopher Adrian Colabello (born October 24, 1983) is an American former professional baseball first baseman and outfielder who played in (MLB) for the from 2013 to 2014 and the Toronto Blue Jays from 2015 to 2016. Standing at 6 feet 4 inches (1.93 m) and batting right-handed, he threw right-handed and weighed 210 pounds (95 kg) during his MLB career. Over 225 MLB games, Colabello compiled a .257 with 28 home runs and 111 runs batted in, while also appearing in the 2015 postseason for the Blue Jays. Colabello grew up in Milford, Massachusetts, the son of Lou Colabello, who represented Italy in baseball at the , and spent part of his childhood in . After graduating from Milford High School, he attended Assumption University, a Division II program, where he hit .361 in 2003 and .380 in 2004 but went undrafted in the 2005 MLB Draft. He then spent seven seasons in independent leagues, primarily with the Worcester Tornadoes of the Can-Am League from 2005 to 2011, where he set multiple records including hits (699), doubles (149), and total bases (1,156), earned two selections as a , and was named the 2011 Independent League Player of the Year after batting .348 with 20 home runs and 79 RBIs. In 2012, Colabello represented at the European Baseball Championship, hitting .355 with 10 RBIs, and played in the , going 6-for-18 with two home runs and seven RBIs. He signed a minor league contract with the Twins in 2012 and made his MLB debut on May 22, 2013, at age 29. In limited action with the Twins, Colabello hit .194 with seven home runs in 55 games in 2013 and .229 with six home runs and a franchise-record 27 RBIs in April 2014 across 59 games. Claimed off waivers by the Blue Jays before the 2015 season, he enjoyed a breakout year, batting .321 with 15 home runs, 54 RBIs, and an .886 percentage in 101 games, including an 18-game and two postseason home runs. His career was derailed in 2016 when he received an 80-game suspension under MLB's Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program after testing positive for the dehydrochlormethyltestosterone (oral turinabol). After serving the suspension, he struggled with a .180 in 40 Triple-A games for the Blue Jays in 2016. He signed contracts with the Indians and Brewers in 2017 but did not return to the majors and was released that November, effectively ending his professional playing career. In 2024, he briefly came out of retirement to play one game for the of the . Since then, Colabello has worked in youth baseball development, including co-owning a player facility in .

Early life and amateur career

Childhood and family background

Christopher Adrian Colabello was born on October 24, 1983, in , to Italian-American parents Lou and Silvana Colabello. His father, Lou, was born in Massachusetts to Italian immigrant parents and pursued a career in Italy's league during the 1970s and 1980s, where he met Silvana, who was born in , . The couple's only child, Colabello grew up immersed in his family's strong Italian heritage, which included time spent living in during his early childhood before the family returned to the in 1991. This bilingual upbringing and cultural ties later qualified him for eligibility to represent Team in international competition. Colabello's formative years were shaped by his parents' unwavering support and his father's influence as a former professional player, including representing in the . The family settled in , a suburb near Framingham, where Lou coached youth and , fostering Chris's early passion for the sport. As a young boy, Colabello developed a keen interest in , idolizing local heroes from the Red Sox and viewing the game itself as his primary inspiration rather than a specific team. His mother's resilience and the close-knit family dynamic provided a stable foundation amid the relocations, emphasizing perseverance and cultural pride that would define his personal outlook.

College baseball and draft ineligibility

Colabello graduated from Milford High School in , in 2001. He attended Assumption College (now Assumption University) in , from 2002 to 2005, where he played for the Assumption Greyhounds in the , a Division II program. Over his four-year collegiate career, he compiled a .352 , accumulating 202 hits, 95 runs, 111 RBIs, and 24 home runs across 155 games, establishing himself as one of the program's most productive hitters. In his senior season of 2004, Colabello batted .380 while leading the Greyhounds in hits and RBIs, earning honorable mention recognition on the American Baseball Coaches Association team. His performance that year highlighted his power and consistency at the plate, including multiple multi-hit games and a team-high output in run production. Despite these accomplishments, Colabello was not selected in the , primarily due to the limited scouting exposure afforded to players from smaller Division II schools like Assumption, from which few players are typically selected in the MLB Draft. At age 21 upon graduation, without standout junior college or high school pedigree to draw major attention, he lacked the typical pathways that propelled peers from larger programs into professional contracts. This draft oversight presented immediate post-college hurdles, as Colabello encountered rejections from MLB organizations and struggled to secure even entry-level affiliated deals, compelling him to explore alternative routes outside the traditional system. His Italian heritage, stemming from dual citizenship acquired through , would later open doors to international eligibility but offered no immediate relief in the American professional landscape.

Pre-MLB professional career

Independent leagues entry

After going undrafted following a strong college career at Assumption University, Chris Colabello signed his first professional contract with the Worcester Tornadoes of the independent Canadian-American Association (Can-Am League) in 2005 at age 21. In his rookie season, Colabello appeared in 51 games for Worcester, batting .320 with 8 home runs and 31 RBIs while showcasing his power potential as a . Independent leagues like the presented formidable challenges for emerging players, including meager salaries of about $750 per month before taxes and grueling bus travel spanning the and , often involving long hauls between cities. Colabello transitioned to a full-time role in , playing all 90 games and hitting .305 with 7 home runs and 58 RBIs, solidifying his place on the roster. The following year, he split time between the Tornadoes and the Nashua Pride, batting .302 with 13 home runs and 62 RBIs over 91 games while emerging as a key clubhouse leader, providing guidance to younger teammates amid roster changes. By 2008, Colabello had progressed to a prominent role with Worcester, earning League honors as the starting after leading the circuit in (.571) en route to a .336 average, 16 home runs, and 76 RBIs in 93 games; he also set a single-season league record with 34 doubles that year.

Worcester Tornadoes and Nashua Pride tenure

Colabello began his career in 2005 with the Worcester Tornadoes of the independent Can-Am League, where he quickly established himself as a reliable and run producer. Over the next seven seasons, he spent the majority of his time with the Tornadoes, appearing in 540 games from 2005 to 2006 and 2008 to 2011, while also playing 43 games with the rival Nashua Pride after a midseason in 2007. During this period, he demonstrated consistent offensive production, batting .310 with 78 home runs and 386 RBIs across those Worcester seasons alone, showcasing his ability to drive in runs and provide middle-of-the-order stability for both teams. In 2007, the trade to Nashua proved fortuitous, as Colabello contributed significantly to the Pride's championship run, batting .318 with 8 home runs and 34 RBIs in just 43 games while helping the team secure the Can-Am League title. Returning to Worcester in 2008, he earned honors as the league's after posting a .336 average with 16 home runs and 76 RBIs, setting a single-season doubles record with 34. His performance peaked in 2011, when he led the league with a .348 , 32 doubles, and a .600 , along with 20 home runs and 79 RBIs, earning him the Can-Am League Player of the Year award. Over his full tenure with both clubs—583 games total—Colabello compiled a .307 , 86 home runs, and 420 RBIs, highlighting his durability and growth as a hitter in independent ball. Colabello's time with these teams also included participation in the Tornadoes' inaugural 2005 Can-Am League championship, where he batted .320 with 8 home runs as a rookie, contributing to their sweep of the Capitales in the finals. These accomplishments underscored his value in the independent circuit, where he received multiple selections and became a fan favorite in the Northeast. His sustained excellence culminated in a minor league free agent contract with the on February 2, 2012, marking the end of his independent league era and opening the door to affiliated .

Major League Baseball career

Minnesota Twins seasons

Colabello signed a minor league contract with the on February 2, 2012, following a successful stint in independent leagues that showcased his power-hitting potential. Assigned to the Double-A Rock Cats, he appeared in 134 games, batting .284 with 19 home runs and 98 RBIs while primarily playing first base. His performance earned him recognition as a Twins Player of the Week in April after hitting .381 with three home runs over six games. Entering the 2013 season, Colabello began at Triple-A , where he excelled with a .352 , 24 home runs, and 76 RBIs in 89 games. He made his MLB debut on May 22, 2013, against the , going hitless in four at-bats as a defensive replacement at first base. Colabello recorded his first major league hit on May 26, 2013, a single to center field off Tigers pitcher . Over the season, he appeared in 55 MLB games for the Twins, batting .194 with 7 home runs and 17 RBIs, often platooning at first base and right field while splitting time with Rochester. A highlight came on September 2, 2013, when he hit his first career grand slam off Houston Astros reliever Chia-Jen Lo in a 10-6 . In 2014, Colabello secured a spot on the Twins' roster and started strongly, batting .308 with 3 home runs and a franchise-record 27 RBIs in over his first 23 games, primarily as the and in . However, on April 23, he jammed his right thumb in an at-bat against the , suffering nerve damage that hampered his production for the remainder of the year. Demoted to Triple-A Rochester on May 26 after batting .122 in 41 at-bats, he hit .268 with 10 home runs and 38 RBIs in 61 games there before multiple recalls. In 59 MLB games, Colabello finished with a .229 average, 6 home runs, and 39 RBIs. The Twins attempted to outright him to the minors in October 2014, but he elected free agency instead.

Toronto Blue Jays seasons

Following his designation for assignment by the , Chris Colabello was claimed off waivers by the Toronto Blue Jays on December 8, 2014. He spent the early part of the 2015 season with the Triple-A , where he was named Player of the Month for after batting .337 with five home runs and 18 RBIs in 23 games. The Blue Jays purchased his contract and called him up to the majors on May 5, 2015, marking the beginning of his most successful MLB stretch. Colabello quickly emerged as a key contributor for in 2015, providing versatile production at first base and in amid injuries to other players. In 101 games, he achieved career highs with a .321 , 15 home runs, and 54 RBIs, while posting a solid .886 . His performance helped stabilize the lineup during a playoff push, as the Blue Jays advanced to the . In the postseason, he batted .282 with two home runs in 10 games during the ALDS and ALCS. The 2016 season brought a stark contrast. Colabello appeared in 10 early games for , batting just .069 with one RBI in 29 at-bats. On , he received an 80-game suspension without pay for violating MLB's Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program after testing positive for the dehydrochlormethyltestosterone. In an emotional shortly after, Colabello expressed profound distress, stating, "I love so much," while denying knowledge of how the substance entered his system and vowing to investigate the cause. Colabello served the full suspension and was reinstated on July 23, 2016, but the Blue Jays designated him for assignment and optioned him to Buffalo, where he spent the rest of the year without returning to the majors. The ordeal took a significant emotional toll, with Colabello later describing it as a "difficult situation" that left him feeling for those affected and deep disappointment in the unexplained violation. On December 6, 2016, after being outrighted to the minors, he elected free agency, ending his tenure with the Blue Jays.

Brief stints with Indians and Brewers

Following his 80-game suspension in 2016 for testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug, which served as a significant barrier to his MLB resurgence, Chris Colabello signed a minor league contract with the Cleveland Indians on December 20, 2016, including an invitation to spring training. He was assigned to the Triple-A of the , where he appeared in 72 games, batting .225 with 6 home runs and 37 RBI. Despite the opportunity to rebuild his profile after the suspension, Colabello did not receive a call-up to the major league roster and was released by the organization on July 8, 2017. On July 18, 2017, Colabello joined the Milwaukee Brewers on another minor league deal and was sent to their Triple-A affiliate, the of the . In 44 games there, he performed more strongly, hitting .301 with 6 home runs, 10 doubles, and 25 RBI, showing flashes of his prior power potential. However, he again failed to earn a promotion to Milwaukee's major league club amid ongoing scrutiny from his suspension. Colabello became a on November 6, 2017, after being granted free agency by the Brewers organization, marking the end of his brief and ultimately unsuccessful bids to return to MLB-affiliated play. Reflecting on this period, he later described the persistent stigma of the PED violation as a major hurdle, noting that it led others to dismiss his explanations and efforts to clear his name, creating a mental and professional crossroads that drained his resolve. "The hard part about it was, people had a as soon as they say, suspension for s," Colabello said. "They don’t look beyond that. They go, ‘Oh, that makes sense.’"

Post-MLB career

International and independent play

Following his release from the Milwaukee Brewers organization in 2017, which effectively ended his prospects in , Chris Colabello turned to international and independent leagues to revive his professional career. In 2018, he signed with T&A San Marino of the , leveraging his Italian heritage to play in his mother's native country; he appeared in 9 games, batting .290 with 4 home runs and 13 RBI. Colabello's tenure in Italy presented adjustment challenges, including adapting to a new cultural and competitive environment abroad, while weighing family priorities such as time away from his wife and home in . Despite these hurdles, the stint allowed him to reconnect with his roots and contribute to a team featuring other international talent. In 2019, Colabello returned to independent baseball in , signing with the Sugar Land Skeeters of the Atlantic League on May 7; he struggled initially, hitting .195 with 1 and 6 RBI in 22 games before being released on June 17. He then joined the Kansas City T-Bones of the American Association on June 23, where he rebounded with a .294 , 9 , and 34 RBI over 56 games, providing a measure of consistency amid ongoing skepticism from his past performance-enhancing drug suspension. After the 2019 season, Colabello faced prolonged inactivity from 2020 to 2023, exacerbated by the pandemic's disruption to leagues and his age approaching 40, leading him to contemplate retirement while maintaining physical readiness and shifting focus toward family and business ventures like co-owning a player development company. During this period, he dealt with challenges stemming from career uncertainties and public perceptions of his 2016 suspension, ultimately prioritizing personal life over active play.

Québec Capitales appearance

After four years of retirement from professional baseball, Chris Colabello signed with the of the on August 11, 2024, as an emergency player to provide immediate roster support. In his sole game appearance that day, Colabello recorded two in six at-bats, contributing as a without recording any extra-base , runs, or RBIs. He was released by the Capitales on August 12, 2024, concluding his brief return and entering at the end of the season. As of 2025, Colabello has not pursued further playing opportunities and remains a , instead shifting focus to , where he has provided analysis for Red Sox games, including breakdowns of key matchups against the New York Yankees.

International career

World Baseball Classic participation

Colabello was eligible to represent in international competition through his Italian heritage, with his mother born in and his father representing in international play. In the , Colabello served as a key power hitter on Team 's roster, appearing in all five of the team's games during pool play and the quarterfinals. He batted .333 (6-for-18) with two home runs and seven RBI, including a standout 4-for-5 performance with a three-run homer against in a 14-4 victory that improved 's pool record to 2-0. advanced to the quarterfinals with a 2-1 pool record but fell 5-4 to the , ending their tournament run. Colabello returned for the , again anchoring Italy's lineup as a power bat in all four of Italy's first-round games (three in pool play and one ). He hit .316 (6-for-19) with three home runs and seven RBI, highlighted by a solo homer that tied the score at 4-4 against in a dramatic 10-9 comeback win, and a double plus additional contributions in the 11-10 extra-innings loss to . finished 1-2 in Pool D and lost the , failing to advance beyond the first round.

European Baseball Championship

Colabello first represented at the 2012 European Baseball Championship in , , serving as the and . In eight games, he batted .355/.444/.516 with eight runs scored and 10 RBIs, contributing to Italy's win with a 3-for-4 performance including a single in the final against the . Colabello returned to represent at the 2019 European Baseball Championship, a tournament held from September 7 to 15 in and , , organized by the Confederation of European Baseball. As a key and , he contributed significantly to the team's offensive output, batting .351 with 13 hits in 37 at-bats over eight games, including five home runs and 16 RBI. His power hitting provided crucial run production in several matches, helping Italy advance through the round-robin stage and semifinals. Italy reached the final, where they fell to the defending champions from the , securing a in the competition. This runner-up finish marked a strong showing for Italian on the continental stage, building on prior international exposure from events like the . Colabello's performance underscored his role in elevating the team's competitiveness against top European rivals. With deep personal ties to —having grown up partly in due to his mother's heritage—Colabello expressed pride in donning the Azzurri uniform, viewing his participation as a way to honor his roots while contributing to the growth of in . His involvement highlighted the increasing integration of Italian-American talent into the national program, fostering development and inspiring younger players across the .

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