Scott Boras Tops Forbes’ 2025 Most Powerful Sports Agents List

Scott Boras continues to dominate the sports agency world. According to Forbes’ 2025 ranking of the most powerful sports agents, Boras remains at the top, securing up to $244 million in commissions from $4.89 billion in active contracts. This includes the headline-grabbing 15-year, $765 million deal for Juan Soto with the New York Mets, setting new benchmarks in Major League Baseball.

This marks Boras’ ninth time at No. 1 in the list’s ten-year history, highlighting his sustained influence in the player representation landscape. His approach, combining aggressive negotiation strategies with long-term contract planning, has redefined the economics of professional sports contracts.

Forbes’ Top Sports Agents of 2025

  1. Scott Boras – $244M in maximum commissions
  2. Jeff Schwartz – $113M
  3. Rich Paul – $111M
  4. Bill Duffy – $72M
  5. Joel Wolfe – $63M
  6. Pat Brisson – $62M
  7. David Mulugheta – $58M
  8. Dan Lozano – $57M
  9. Casey Close – $56M
  10. Craig Oster – $53M

Key Insights

  • Boras’ dominance reflects not only the scale of MLB contracts but also the strategic vision and negotiation power he wields.
  • The top 10 agents collectively influence billions in athlete contracts across sports, including baseball, basketball, and other major leagues.
  • Agencies such as Klutch Sports Group, CAA, Wasserman, and AthletesFirst feature prominently, signaling the consolidation of power among a select group of elite firms.

Strategic Takeaway

In today’s sports economy, top agents are more than negotiators—they are strategic partners who shape careers, influence league economics, and drive record-breaking contracts. Scott Boras exemplifies the enduring impact of a visionary agent operating at the intersection of talent, commerce, and negotiation.

Source: Forbes, 2025 – “Most Powerful Sports Agents”

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