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Dean and Luca Florence discuss Luca's baseball journey and upcoming trip to Cooperstown.

Send us Fan Mail This episode featured Dean Florence and his 12-year-old son Luca Florence, discussing Luca's journey in baseball and his upcoming trip to Cooperstown. Dean shared how Luca's passion for baseball began at age 3 when he demanded to play with his older brother, leading to his first coach-pitch home run at just 7 years old. Luca discussed his love for the game, favorite player Mike Trout, and his role as a catcher who enjoys calling his own pitches. The conversation covered Luca'...

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Host: Coach Denny Barrett

Guests: Dean Florence, Luca Florence

Topics covered

• youth baseball
• father-son relationship
• Cooperstown
• baseball journey
• catching
• sports passion

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