Gary Sheffield
Sports Agent
Miami Connection
Sheffield was a cornerstone of the early Florida Marlins, delivering 116 home runs and 465 RBIs while helping secure the 1997 World Series at Joe Robbie Stadium. He gave back through Sheff’s Kitchen, providing free tickets and autographs to underprivileged kids, and donated per home run/double to Florida RBI programs. His most notable philanthropy included funding a $100,000 liver transplant for a Miami community member.
About
Gary Sheffield, born in Tampa, Florida, was a first-round draft pick by the Milwaukee Brewers in 1986 after starring at Hillsborough High School. He enjoyed a 22-year MLB career across eight teams, hitting 509 home runs with a .292 average, earning nine All-Star nods, five Silver Sluggers, and the 1992 NL batting title. With the Florida Marlins from 1993-1998, he was instrumental in their 1997 World Series win, batting .320 in the postseason. Post-retirement, he transitioned to a career as a sports agent. He resides in Tampa but maintains strong ties to South Florida through his Marlins legacy.