Daniel Martin Lozano was born on March 3,1967 and is a professional sports agent, specializing in baseball.
13 Facts About Dan Lozano
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Dan Lozano is the founder of MVP Sports Group, a sports agency based in Los Angeles, CA.
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Dan Lozano has worked professionally as an agent for over 23 years, and has negotiated numerous deals including some of the largest deals in baseball history such as Mike Piazza's 7-year $91 million deal with the New York Mets, Albert Pujols' $240 million deal with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Joey Votto's $225 million extension with the Cincinnati Reds, and both Manny Machado's 10-year $300 million deal and Fernando Tatis, Jr.
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In 1998, Dan Lozano negotiated what at the time was the largest contract ever awarded in MLB, Mike Piazza's 7-year $91 million contract with the New York Mets.
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In 2000, Dan Lozano negotiated an extension for Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Jason Kendall worth more than $60 million over 5 years.
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Dan Lozano's success has earned him numerous accolades in the sports business community.
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Dan Lozano is routinely referenced as one of the top agents in sports.
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In May, 2010, it was widely reported that Dan Lozano had left Beverly Hills Sports Council in favor of starting a new company, and that many of his clients would elect to remain with his representation.
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Shortly thereafter, Dan Lozano founded MVP Sports Group where he has continued to represent many of his clients including Albert Pujols, Joey Votto, Jimmy Rollins, Michael Young and others.
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Dan Lozano negotiated several other multi-year contracts in 2011, including Carlos Beltran's $26 million deal with the Cardinals, and Jimmy Rollins' $33 million deal with the Phillies.
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Dan Lozano negotiated a massive 10 year, $225 million extension for Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto on the eve of the start to the 2012 regular season.
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In total, Dan Lozano was responsible for negotiating more than half a billion dollars in contracts, a record for any individual agent or agency in one offseason.
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Dan Lozano was the subject of an unflattering expose in an article published on Deadspin.