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Dynasty Has Some Pretty Good Pitchers

Right on the heels of the great news that Pete Parise was assigned from the AA Springfield Cardinals to the AAA Memphis Redbirds, other Dynasty pitchers had excellent outings, which will only help to boost their value in front of their respective front offices.  I give up-to-date information on my clients as often as possible through my Twitter account, leading one of my followers, Brandon Guernsey, to write: “u know how to pick ur pitchers. thats a good montra to have… montra? right word? not sure…”  Sure, we’ll go with it.

Last night, Kyle McPherson got the start for the Class A West Virginia Power of the Pittsburgh Pirates organization.  McPherson entered the game with an inflated ERA due to a couple of rough starts in the very beginning of the season.  Before last night, Kyle had been 3-0 in his previous 5 starts, striking out 15 and only walking 2 batters in that span.  Yesterday, the 6’3 205 lb pitcher from Mobile, Alabama went 6.2 innings and picked up the win, bringing his season record to 5-1.  In the outing, McPherson did not give up a single run or walk.  The opposition did not get a single hit off of Kyle until the 5th inning.  On the season, he has struck out 30 batters while only walking 6.  I’ll take that ratio any day.

We have two men on the Power, and fortunately for us, both made appearances in last night’s 1-0 win.  When Kyle left the game, another reliever came in to close the 7th.  In the 8th, Ryan Kelly (we call him R-Kelly at Dynasty) came in and pitched lights out to pick up his 4th save of the season and his 2nd of the homestand.  He only gave up one hit, struck out a single batter, and walked none.  His ERA is extremely inflated from a very tough June 6th outing.  Besides that one blip, R-Kelly has been Mr. Consistency.

And then there is Dan Leatherman.  He was not supposed to enter either game in last night’s double header, but when the 2nd game went into extra innings against his hometown Frederick Keys, he got the call.  In 2 innings, he struck out 3 batters and only gave up a single hit.  Leatherman ended up getting the win, improving his season record to 3-0.  He loves entering the game in what should be stressful situations.  This is a man who just loves having the ball in his hand.  We hope he continues to have success, because he is a guy who would help out any clubhouse.

As a side note, if you are on the computer today, go and check out live updates from the GEICO Shootout on Belmo’s Facebook page.  Even www.pba.com is supporting it!

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.

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