Nate Heisler

Nate Heisler
Born Nathaniel Heisler
(1978-12-26) December 26, 1978
Los Angeles, California
Residence Los Angeles, California
Alma mater University of Michigan
Occupation Sports Agent
Years active 14
Employer Beverly Hills Sports Council
Website Official website

Nate Heisler is a MLBPA certified sports agent at Beverly Hills Sports Council.[1] Heisler represents Major League Baseball players Dee Gordon,[2] Liam Hendriks,[3] Chase Whitley,[4] Andrew Lambo,[5] Reid Brignac,[6] Jharel Cotton[7] and Robert Gsellman,[8] among others. Along with BHSC founding partner, Rick Thurman, Heisler has represented current Major League Baseball players such as Tim Lincecum[9] and Hunter Pence,[10] as well as former players Trevor Hoffman and Tom "Flash" Gordon.[11]

Career

Heisler graduated from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor and received his J.D. from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles, California before being admitted to the California Bar as an attorney in 2004.[12] While completing law school, Heisler began working at Beverly Hills Sports Council as the Director of Equipment and Trading Cards. As Director of Equipment and Trading Cards, Heisler negotiated Albert Pujols’ Nike deal valued at more than $3 million in 2007. This was one of the biggest baseball equipment contracts at that time.[13] Heisler also worked in many other roles in the company such as client services, autograph signings, salary arbitration and contract negotiation before eventually transitioning into his current role as a full-time agent.

2009

In February 2009, Heisler and Beverly Hills Sports Council defeated the Miami Marlins in baseball salary arbitration when Dan Uggla won his hearing, securing a $5.35 million salary for one year.[14]

2011

In February 2011, Heisler and Beverly Hills Sports Council defeated the Houston Astros in baseball salary arbitration when Hunter Pence won his hearing, securing the $6.9 million salary he sought for the 2011 season. It was the Astros' first loss in arbitration since 1996.[15]

2014

Heisler advised Nick Gordon during the 2014 MLB Amateur Draft, where Gordon was picked 5th overall by the Minnesota Twins.[16] Heisler negotiated Gordon's signing bonus worth $3,851,000 million.[17]

2015

Heisler negotiated Juan Hillman's $825,000 signing bonus with the Cleveland Indians. Hillman was the 59th overall pick in the 2015 MLB Amateur Draft.[18]

Heisler negotiated Dee Gordon's one-year, $2.5 million deal with the Miami Marlins to avoid arbitration in 2015.

2016

In January 2016, Heisler negotiated[19] Dee Gordon's five-year, $50 million extension with the Miami Marlins.[20]

During the 2016 MLB Amateur Draft, Heisler advised Jesus Luzardo,[21] one of the most highly touted high school left-handed pitchers in the draft. Heisler negotiated Luzardo’s signing bonus of $1.4 million with the Washington Nationals. Luzardo’s signing bonus was more than double the assigned value for his slot (94th overall pick) and one of the highest bonuses ever negotiated for a high-school pitcher in the middle of recovery from Tommy John surgery.[22]

In November 2016, Heisler negotiated Stefen Romero’s seven-figure guarantee with the Orix Buffaloes of Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball.[23]

2017

Heisler negotiated Liam Hendriks' one-year, $1.1 million deal with the Oakland Athletics to avoid arbitration in 2017.[24]

During the 2017 MLB Amateur Draft, Heisler advised Jacob Pearson, who was drafted in the third round by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Heisler negotiated Pearson's $1 million signing bonus.[25]

In August 2017, Heisler negotiated former Seattle Mariners outfielder Stefen Romero's two-year, $5 million extension with a third-year option for $4 million with the Orix Buffaloes of Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball.[26]

Personal life

Heisler lives in Los Angeles, California with his wife, Nicole Brown,[27] SVP of TriStar Productions (Sony Pictures).[28] Together they have one son, Theo (born 2017). Her noted production credits include films such as This Is The End, 50/50, Neighbors, Last Vegas, Money Monster and Trainspotting 2.[29]

References

  1. ↑ Cameron Chung. "Beverly Hills Sports Council Announces New Office And Restructuring – Sports Agent Blog". Sportsagentblog.com. Retrieved 2017-03-11.
  2. ↑ "Dee Gordon Stats". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2017-03-11.
  3. ↑ "Liam Hendriks Stats". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2017-03-11.
  4. ↑ "Chase Whitley Stats". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2017-03-11.
  5. ↑ "Andrew Lambo Stats". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2017-03-11.
  6. ↑ "Reid Brignac Stats". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2017-03-11.
  7. ↑ "Jharel Cotton Stats". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2017-03-11.
  8. ↑ "Robert Gsellman Stats". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2017-03-11.
  9. ↑ "Tim Lincecum Stats". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2017-03-11.
  10. ↑ "Hunter Pence Stats". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 2017-03-11.
  11. ↑ Stiglich, Joe (2017-03-03). "Cotton thrilled to receive some tips from 'Flash' Gordon". CSN Bay Area. Retrieved 2017-03-11.
  12. ↑ "State Bar of CA :: Nathaniel Tobisman Heisler". Members.calbar.ca.gov. 2012-07-02. Retrieved 2017-03-11.
  13. ↑ "Albert Pujols Renews Nike Deal For A Reported $3M - SportsBusiness Daily". SportsBusiness Daily. Retrieved 2017-03-11.
  14. ↑ "Uggla wins $5.35M salary in arbitration". Articles.sun-sentinel.com. 2009-02-13. Retrieved 2017-03-11.
  15. ↑ Levine, Zachary (2011-02-20). "Pence wins salary arbitration case against Astros - Ultimate Astros". Blog.chron.com. Retrieved 2017-03-11.
  16. ↑ "Minnesota Twins sign SS Nick Gordon, 5th overall 2014 pick". Espn.com. 2014-06-09. Retrieved 2017-03-11.
  17. ↑ Steve Adams (2014-06-09). "Twins Sign Nick Gordon". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved 2017-03-11.
  18. ↑ Hemminger, Brian (2016-05-26). "Cleveland Indians 2015 draft in review". Letsgotribe.com. Retrieved 2017-03-11.
  19. ↑ Frisaro, Joe (2016-01-20). "Dee Gordon may sign extension with Marlins". M.mlb.com. Retrieved 2017-03-11.
  20. ↑ "Dee Gordon, Miami Marlins agree to 5-year, $50 million extension". Espn.com. 2016-01-13. Retrieved 2017-03-11.
  21. ↑ Walter Villa (2016-06-10). "Stoneman Douglas teammates Welker, Luzardo selected in MLB Draft". Miami Herald. Retrieved 2017-03-11.
  22. ↑ Janes, Chelsea (2016-06-20). "Nationals third-round draft pick Jesus Luzardo hopes to become first Peruvian-born big-leaguer". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2017-03-11.
  23. ↑ Steve Adams (2016-11-24). "Stefen Romero To Sign With Japan's Orix Buffaloes". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved 2017-03-11.
  24. ↑ "Athletics' Liam Hendriks: Avoids arbitration with A's". CBSSports.com. 2017-01-15. Retrieved 2017-03-11.
  25. ↑ Ward, Taylor Blake. "Angels Draft Results: Signing Chart". Scout.com. Retrieved 6/26/17. Check date values in: |access-date= (help)
  26. ↑ Byrne, Connor. "Minor MLB Transactions: 8/5/17". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved 6 August 2017.
  27. ↑ "About Us - Beverly Hills Sports Council". Bhscouncil.com. Retrieved 2017-03-11.
  28. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (2013-10-23). "Tom Rothman & Sony’s TriStar Prods. Makes TV & Film Executive Hires". Deadline. Retrieved 2017-03-11.
  29. ↑ "Nicole Brown". IMDb.com. Retrieved 2017-03-11.
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