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More On Leatherman Moving To Potomac

Anthony Oppermann, writing for the Potomac Nationals, had this to say about Dan Leatherman’s call up from Low A Hagerstown to High A Potomac:

The Potomac Nationals today announced their playoff roster for the Northern Division Championship series against the Wilmington Blue Rocks including the additions of Osvaldo Rodriguez, Cole Kimball and Dan Leatherman from the Low-A Hagerstown Suns.

In his first season in the Washington Nationals organization, Leatherman makes his Advanced-A debut with the P-Nats. After being signed as a minor league free agent this off-season, the 23-year-old was solid out of the bullpen with Hagerstown going 1-2 with a 2.68 ERA in 26 outings. The Frederick, Maryland, native struck out 62 batters in 50 1/3 innings while holding hitters to just a .222 average against.

Originally signed as a non-drafted free agent in 2006 by the Minnesota Twins following an open tryout at the Metrodome, the University of West Virginia product spent two seasons in the Twins farm system going a combined 11-5 with a 2.98 ERA in 70 games including one start at three levels.

All of us at Dynasty are extremely excited for Dan to make an appearance in the High A playoffs and wish him the best.

By Darren Heitner

Darren Adam Heitner, Esq., is a preeminent sports attorney and the founder of Heitner Legal, P.L.L.C., a Fort Lauderdale-based law firm specializing in sports law, contract negotiations, intellectual property, and arbitration. He earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Florida Levin College of Law in 2010 and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, magna cum laude, from the University of Florida in 2007, where he was named Valedictorian of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Admitted to practice in the state bars of Florida, New York, and the District of Columbia, as well as multiple federal courts, Darren also serves as a certified arbitrator with the American Arbitration Association.

As an adjunct professor, Darren imparts his expertise through teaching Sports Law at the University of Florida Levin College of Law and Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) at the University of Miami School of Law in the Entertainment, Arts, and Sports Law LL.M. program. His scholarly contributions include authoring several books published by the American Bar Association, such as How to Play the Game: What Every Sports Attorney Needs to Know, and numerous articles in prominent publications like Forbes, Inc. Magazine, and Above the Law. His thought leadership in NIL has earned him recognition as one of the foremost experts by The Wall Street Journal, USA TODAY, and On3, and he has been lauded as a “power player in NIL deals” by Action Network and a “top sports trademark attorney” by Sportico.

Darren’s passion for sports law led him to establish Sports Agent Blog on December 31, 2005, initially titled “I Want To Be A Sports Agent.” The platform, created as a New Year’s resolution, has grown into a cornerstone of the sports agency community, offering in-depth analysis of industry trends, legal disputes, and agent-player dynamics. His commitment to the field is further evidenced by his representation of numerous athletes and sports agents, as well as his prior role as an Adjunct Professor at Indiana University Bloomington, where he developed and taught a course on Sport Agency Management from 2011 to 2014.

Darren’s contributions have been recognized with prestigious honors, including the University of Florida’s 40 Under 40 Award, the University of Florida Levin College of Law’s Outstanding Young Alumnus Award, and designation as the best lawyer in Fort Lauderdale by Fort Lauderdale Magazine. He remains an active voice in the sports law community, sharing insights through his weekly NIL newsletter and his X posts, engaging a broad audience on legal developments in sports.

2 replies on “More On Leatherman Moving To Potomac”

I cannot answer that question at this time. Dan’s contract with the Nationals organization expires 5 days after the completion of the World Series, at which time we will weigh his options. If he signs another deal with the Nationals, then you may see him with Potomac at the beginning of next season.

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