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Dynasty Baseball Update Headlined By Kyle McPherson

In his last 5 starts for the Class-A West Virginia Power, Kyle McPherson has 39 strikeouts and only walked 3 batters.  The Pirates are known for placing strict pitch counts on their players in the farm system, yet McPherson has gone 7 innings in 2 of his last 5 starts.  That said, his K/IP ratio over that span is still an impressive 39/28.1 and his K/BB ratio is ridiculous.  For the season, the opposition is batting a low .221 against him.  Think it’s about time he gets a promotion to High A Bradenton Marauders?

Yesterday, McPherson went 7 innings without giving up a single hit and only walking 1 batter on his way to earning a win.  His friend good friend, who also happens to be a Dynasty client, Ryan Kelly, came on in the 8th inning and pitched 2 solid innings to close the door on the game.  Kelly struck out 5 batters in the 2 innings of work.  On the season, Kelly also has more strikeouts and innings pitched, and his K/BB ratio is 24/3.

For a team desperately in need of pitching, the Pirates have a couple of arms that they may want to consider bringing up the organizational ladder.  I am not suggesting that my guys are guaranteed success at higher levels, but there is no way of knowing if they are stuck at Class-A.

Here is an update on some other Dynasty baseball clients:

  • Since being called up to Triple-A Buffalo, Johnny Lujan has notched 4 saves.  In 13.1 innings pitched, he has 19 strikeouts and only 3 walks.  Lujan has always been known for his ability to confuse batters, but an issue in the past was his control.  In the offseason, he worked hard on getting his control down, which is proven by his low number of walks allowed.  In Lujan’s last 4 innings pitched, he has struck out 9 batters.
  • Clint Robinson is having a fantastic first season at the Double-A level.  His OBP is currently .374 and his OPS is .831.  He has been patient at the plate, walking almost as much as he has been K’d, which is a great sign for a power hitter like Robinson.  This past Saturday, Robinson matched a franchise record with 7 RBI.  He was 5-for-6 on the day.  1 of the 5 hits included a home run (his 5th on the year).
  • Lee Roberts is not only enjoying himself playing overseas in Germany, the former Kansas City Royals organization hurler is also putting up very impressive numbers.  In 60.1 innings pitched, he has struck out 72 batters and boasts a 2.39 ERA.  A couple of weeks ago, Roberts was awarded the honor of Bundesliga Player of the Week.

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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