MLB Player Agent

Yorktown Search Partners • Miami, FL

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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

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

Benefits

• 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
• 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

What This Job Offers

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