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9/02/08 News & Notes

Gerard Haran

Washington Wild Things finish 2-1 in a three game series this weekend. Friday’s game was won 10-6; Haran had four at bats and one run. Saturday, Haran had two hits, but it wasn’t enough as the Wild things fell 5-6.  Sunday and Monday, Gerard had the day off. The Wild Things season has ended.

Robert Lara

Lara got a single in Friday’s game but did not play Saturday, as the Padres fell to Giants and Angels.  The Arizona League schedule is over and Lara will go back home to South Florida for a few weeks before instructs begin.  Again, congratulations to Robert Lara for being named an AZL All-Star.

Dan Leatherman

Dan Leatherman did not play until Sunday. In Sunday’s game against Lake County, Leatherman came in and pitched 2.1 innings to lock up his second hold of the year.  He gave up one run, but struck out four. The Hagerstown Suns won all games in their weekend series.  More importantly, Leatherman has been called up to High A Potomac to help the Nationals in their first trip to the postseason since 2004.  Congratulations to Leatherman for getting the call up to join…

Kyle Gunderson

Kyle Gunderson continues to show that he has the make-up to perform at higher levels.  On Friday, he logged two innings of no run ball, dropping his ERA to a healthy 1.46.  Gunderson is ready to help out his team as they enter the playoffs.

Name

AVG

G

AB

R

H

2B

3B

HR

RBI

BB

SO

SB

SLG

OBP

E

Haran

.233

22

73

8

17

4

0

4

16

12

12

0

.452

.337

2

Name

AVG

G

AB

R

H

2B

3B

HR

RBI

BB

SO

SB

SLG

OBP

Lara

.344

49

157

29

54

13

0

3

34

37

30

0

.484

.490

Name

W-L

ERA

G

SV

IP

H

ER

BB

SO

OPP

AB

Leatherman

 1 – 2 2.68 26 5 50.0 41 15 10 62 .222 185

Name

W-L

ERA

G

SV

IP

H

ER

BB

SO

OPP

AB

Gunderson

1-0

1.46

38

0

12.0

10

2

1

10

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.