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Dan Lozano’s MVP Sports Group Hires Baseball Agent Jeff Randazzo

MVP Sports Group, the baseball agency led by Dan Lozano (and formerly known as Icon Sports Group) has hired Jeff Randazzo to be a baseball agent for the company.  Randazzo, who has previously been an agent with TWC Sports Management, advised the #37 overall pick  in the 2012 MLB Rule 4 Draft (RHP Pat Light from Monmouth).  Randazzo also had his own personal experience with the MLB Draft; he was selected by the Minnesota Twins in the 4th round back in 1999.

Recently, Randazzo took the time to answer some questions I had in relation to his decision to join Dan Lozano at MVP Sports Group.

Darren Heitner: Why did you make the switch from The Warner Company to MVP Sports Group?

Jeff Randazzo: I was presented an opportunity to work with what I felt was the best agent in baseball in Danny.  The contracts he has done with Pujols, Votto, etc … and seeing how hard he, Matt Hannaford and the office work for their players and the relationships they share with them made it an easy decision.

Heitner: How long have you known Dan Lozano?

Randazzo: A couple years.

Heitner: What did you particularly like about his practice and the way he is conducting business?

Randazzo: The relationship with players and his passion for the business.  How he treats his employees.  He is a just a normal person who loves what he does.  There is a reason he has the guys he has; he is great at what he does!

Heitner: What will be your new role with the company?

Randazzo: Same as before.  I will be handling the east coast – working on the draft, taking care of the players during the minor leagues and one day, when these guys get to arbitration and free agency, being able to work with Danny and rest of the team in securing these guys contracts like Pujols, Rollins, Votto, Swisher, etc.

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.