Scott Boras
Mentioned in 3 analyzed podcast episodes across 2 shows
Prominent sports agent who represents Major League Baseball players in contract negotiations and salary arbitration. Known for securing significant earnings for elite clients like Tarek Skubal and Zach Gallen, though his negotiation strategies have drawn both praise and criticism. Discussed in baseball and sports media podcasts for his influential role in player compensation and broader debates about union representation.
Episode Appearances
Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast · Feb 20, 2026
Effectively Wild Episode 2442: Season Preview Series: Tigers and Athletics
“Agent for Tarek Skubal; negotiated historic arbitration raise and player representation”
Pablo Torre Finds Out · Feb 20, 2026
The Sporting Class: Corrupt Union Bosses, the Dark Arts of Ownership & NBA Draft Abolition
“Powerful sports agent accused of prioritizing elite player earnings over broader union membership interests.”
Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast · Feb 18, 2026
Effectively Wild Episode 2441: Re-signed and Resigned
“Agent for Zach Gallen; contract negotiation criticized as market miscalculation”