The world of top sports agents is one of high-pressure deals and big-money negotiations, far from the Hollywood portrayal in Jerry Maguire. Powerful agents are always on the move, securing top contracts for their clients. In baseball, where a lack of salary cap leads to massive contracts, agents like Scott Boras make headlines with huge deals for clients like Bryce Harper and Max Scherzer. Boras's agency and his clients, including these top-tier players, reap enormous financial rewards. Craig Landis, meanwhile, represents Mike Trout, one of the highest-paid athletes in sports history. Here's a list of the most powerful baseball agents - vote for the one you'd want negotiating on your behalf. Who's the best agent for a major league player?
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Agency: Boras CorporationBoras Corporation
Contract totals: $2.4 billion$2.4 billion
Commissions: $118.8 million$118.8 millionTop clients: Chris Davis, Bryce Harper, Max Scherzer, Stephen Strasburg, Jacoby EllsburyChris Davis, Bryce Harper, Max Scherzer, Stephen Strasburg, Jacoby Ellsbury
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Agency: WassermanWasserman
Contract totals: $1 billion$1 billion
Commissions: $50.8 million$50.8 millionTop clients: Giancarlo Stanton, Nolan Arenado, Brandon Crawford, Kyle HendricksGiancarlo Stanton, Nolan Arenado, Brandon Crawford, Kyle Hendricks
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Agency: Excel Sports ManagementExcel Sports Management
Contract totals: $1.3 billion$1.3 billion
Commissions: $63 million$63 millionTop clients: Zack Greinke, Masahiro Tanaka, Jason Heyward, Freddie FreemanZack Greinke, Masahiro Tanaka, Jason Heyward, Freddie Freeman
Also ranks #14 on Most Powerful Sports Agents
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Agency: MVP Sports GroupMVP Sports Group
Contract totals: $803 million$803 million
Commissions: $40.1 million$40.1 millionTop clients: Joey Votto, Manny Machado, Albert Pujols, Kurt SuzukiJoey Votto, Manny Machado, Albert Pujols, Kurt Suzuki
Also ranks #21 on Most Powerful Sports Agents
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Agency: Independent Sports & EntertainmentIndependent Sports & Entertainment
Contract totals: $424.9 million$424.9 million
Commissions: $21.2 million$21.2 millionTop clients: Justin Verlander, Patrick Corbin, Jordan Zimmermann, Mark MelanconJustin Verlander, Patrick Corbin, Jordan Zimmermann, Mark Melancon
Also ranks #25 on Most Powerful Sports Agents
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Agency: Creative Artists AgencyCreative Artists Agency
Contract totals: $697.6 million$697.6 million
Commissions: $29.6 million$29.6 millionTop clients: Shohei Ohtani, Ryan Braun, Jean Segura, Adam JonesShohei Ohtani, Ryan Braun, Jean Segura, Adam Jones
Also ranks #10 on Most Powerful Sports Agents
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Agency: ACESACES
Contract totals: $1 billion$1 billion
Commissions: $51 million$51 millionTop clients: Jon Lester, Dustin Pedroia, Charlie Blackmon, Danny DuffyJon Lester, Dustin Pedroia, Charlie Blackmon, Danny Duffy
Also ranks #18 on Most Powerful Sports Agents
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Agency: Independent Sports & EntertainmentIndependent Sports & Entertainment
Contract totals: $343.8 million$343.8 million
Commissions: $17.2 million$17.2 millionTop clients: Miguel Cabrera, Jose AbreuMiguel Cabrera, Jose Abreu
Also ranks #42 on Most Powerful Sports Agents
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Agency: WassermanWasserman
Contract totals: $643.7 million$643.7 million
Commissions: $32.2 million$32.2 millionTop clients: Jeff Samardzija, Kenley Jansen, Starlin Castro, Yuli GurrielJeff Samardzija, Kenley Jansen, Starlin Castro, Yuli Gurriel
Also ranks #24 on Most Powerful Sports Agents
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Agency: Landis Baseball GroupLandis Baseball Group
Contract totals: $426.5 million$426.5 million
Commissions: $21.3 million$21.3 millionTop client: Mike TroutMike Trout
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Agency: Creative Artists AgencyCreative Artists Agency
Contract totals: $832.4 million$832.4 million
Commissions: $36.4 million$36.4 millionTop clients: Buster Posey, Jacob deGrom, Wil Myers, Ian DesmondBuster Posey, Jacob deGrom, Wil Myers, Ian Desmond
Also ranks #16 on Most Powerful Sports Agents
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Agency: Roc Nation Sports Roc Nation Sports
Contract totals: $963.4 million$963.4 million
Commissions: $29.8 million$29.8 millionTop clients: Robinson Cano, Yoenis Cespedes, CC SabathiaRobinson Cano, Yoenis Cespedes, CC Sabathia
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