BB Abbott
Attorney / Professional Agent

Hometown: Pierson, FL

Resides: Tampa, FL
Phone: 813.760.2144


Education:
Attended Taylor Jr / Sr High School (1988)
Attended Florida State University (BA, 1991)
Attended Stetson University College of Law (JD, 1994)

Employment:
Deland High School (Teacher / Head JV Baseball Coach) (1992)
Rydberg & Goldstein (Contract Litigation, Contract Negotiation,
Arbitration / Mediation Specialist) (1995-1996)
Foley & Lardner (Contract Litigation, Contract Negotiation,
Arbitration / Mediation Specialist (1996-1999)
Tampa Preparatory School (Assistant Head Coach) (1999-2000)
Jet Sports management, LLC (1999-Present)

Distinction/Honors
Educational
Graduation with honors (cum laude - Florida State University)
Graduation with honors (cum laude - Stetson University College of Law)

Athletic
Florida High School All Star Game participant - 1988
Florida 1st Team All State - 1988
1st Winning Season in 4 Years - DeLand JV Team (13-8)
Round of 16 (Regional runners-up) - Tampa Preparatory

Clubs/Associations
Florida Bar Member
MLBPA Certified Baseball Agent
Florida Licensed Athlete Agent
Georgia Licensed Athlete Agent
Sports Lawyer Association
Diamond Club Member

Baseball/Agent Work
Negotiated largest major league contract in MLB history until 2000
(Chipper Jones - $120 million)
4 first round draft picks represented
Over $5.25 million in negotiated draft bonuses from 2001-2003
Speaker at several Florida & Georgia Universities on NCAA and
Sate regulations / rules / laws