MLB Player Agent
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Job Description
Confidential Search: MLB Player Agent
On behalf of our client
Job Title: MLB Player Agent
Location: Miami FL (Primary Hub) Flexible U.S. & Latin America Travel
Type: Contract / Partner Track Hybrid (Market-Based Engagement)
About the Client
Yorktown Search Partners has been exclusively retained to recruit an MLBPA-certified agent on behalf of our client a global legal-first sports agency integrating elite athlete representation contract negotiation endorsements and cross-border wealth structuring.
The firms Major League Baseball (MLB) division is strategically headquartered in Miami serving as a gateway between U.S. baseball and Latin American talent pipelines. This role will lead talent acquisition and contract negotiations across MLB MiLB and the international free agent (IFA) market.
Key Responsibilities
Athlete Recruitment & Development
- Sign MLB prospects MiLB players and international free agents
- Build and maintain strong relationships with MLB scouts front offices and development academies in Latin America and the Caribbean
Contract Negotiation
- Negotiate MLB MiLB and arbitration-level player contracts
- Work closely with internal legal counsel for compliance arbitration filings and dispute resolution
Endorsements & Sponsorships
- Secure brand deals across equipment apparel media and lifestyle categories
- Partner with internal branding and PR teams to elevate player visibility and marketing appeal
International Markets
- Oversee international free agent signings and transitions into U.S. representation
- Build pipelines from Caribbean and Latin American development programs
Cross-Border Advisory
- Navigate tax visa and residency issues for Latin American athletes entering MLB systems
Qualifications
- MLBPA Certification (Required)
- 3 years of experience representing MLB or MiLB athletes or negotiating baseball contracts
- Demonstrated success in player signings or arbitration settlements
- Deep relationships within MLB front offices scouting departments and Latin American academies
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) highly preferred
Compensation & Structure
- Commissions: Up to 5% of player contracts (MLBPA standard)
- Endorsements: 10-20% commission on sponsorships
- Equity Track: Early-stage equity participation in the clients IPO-bound multi-sport expansion
- Support Infrastructure: Full access to legal tax branding and PR support-so agents can focus on athlete acquisition and deal execution
Why This Opportunity
- Legal-first advantage: In-house sports law counsel strengthens negotiation and arbitration leverage
- Miami base: Proximity to Latin American scouting networks and MLB spring training markets
- Cross-sport platform: Collaborate with agents across NFL NBA NHL FIFA F1 Cricket and AFL
- IPO equity upside: Be part of the firms global growth strategy and public market expansion
Confidential Application Process
Apply in confidence through Yorktown Search Partners.
Click the Apply Now button below to submit:
- Your Resume/CV
- Proof of MLBPA Agent Certification
- A brief summary of notable player signings or arbitration wins
All applications are strictly confidential and reviewed exclusively by Yorktown Search Partners.
Employment Type
Full Time
