Joe Frisaro entertains Former MLB player and American Heritage Skipper Bruce Aven. Now retired and serving as AD, former state (FL) and national high school champion (2002) gives insight into why South Florida is king when it comes to baseball. From his beginnings of running an academy under a speed ramp in a parking garage to producing MLB rising stars Tristan Casas (Red Sox) and Brandon Barriera (Blue Jays), Bruce is quick to give props to both their individual work ethic and the tough competition they play (Elijah Green, Sal Stewart, Andrew Painter). As he states, "all of these guys are good ... and they work". Listen as he chronicles the evolution of pitching preparation and how he believes we may be coming full circle with hitting mechanics... moving away from an overload of mechanics and back to teaching baseball. Mike Lowell, Alex Fernandez, Alex Gonzales are just a few former big leaguers that are on the South Florida baseball scene that Avens mentions. Hang on until the end and hear about the antics of fellow Lamar University HOF Kevin Millar and a late career trade involving Bruce that helped kick start a young minor leaguer named Chase Utley. A 30th round draft choice that made it to the bigs in 3 years is unheard of- just one of the things that makes this guest something special.