From New York to San Diego: Baseball, Pizza & Live From the Dugout | Episode 283

What do retired MLB players wish they had known when they were 12 years old?On this episode of the Livin’ in San Diego podcast, we sit down with Jeff Lerner to talk about his move from New York to San Diego, the adjustment from East Coast life to the San Diego lifestyle, his love of sports memorabilia, and his new project, Live From the Dugout.Live From the Dugout gives young athletes and their parents the chance to hear directly from former Major League Baseball players. The conversations go beyond stats and highlights. They focus on handling slumps, managing pressure, building confidence, and learning the lessons that can help kids both on and off the field.We also get into a few lighter topics, including Jeff’s search for New York-quality pizza and bagels in San Diego, collecting baseball cards with his sons, and some of the sports memorabilia he has picked up over the years.Jeff also shares the dream guest he would love to bring onto the platform: Mike Piazza.In this episode:Moving from New York to San DiegoAdjusting to the San Diego lifestyleThe San Diego pizza and bagel debateThe story behind Live From the DugoutHelping young athletes handle pressure and adversityJeff’s favorite sports memorabiliaCollecting baseball cards with his sonsWhy Mike Piazza would be the perfect future guestLearn more about Live From the Dugout:https://livefromthedugout.com/https://www.instagram.com/livefromthedugouthttps://www.instagram.com/jefflerner/🎙️ Livin’ in San Diego – Your go-to podcast for all things San Diego! Join Chris and Cassidy as they explore the best of America’s Finest City—what they're up to, what to do, and the people who make this place special. We’ll share our own experiences and bring on local guests to tell their stories, from business owners and creatives to community leaders and longtime locals. Whether you’re a San Diego native or just curious about the lifestyle here, tune in weekly for laid-back conversations and insider tips on what makes this city shine.Hit us up: [email protected]