The current issue of BASEBALL AMERICA examines the game'sTop 25 Power Brokers, as compiled by those who work in theindustry as well as national correspondents for the publication.The magazine also lists the Top 10 Power Brokers in eightindividual segments of the sport (Will Lingo, BASEBALL AMERICA,2/5 issue).
RANK | NAME | POSITION |
1 | Don Fehr | Executive Director, MLBPA |
2 | Bud Selig | President, CEO Brewers |
3 | Jerry McMorris | President, CEO Rockies |
4 | John Harrington | CEO, Red Sox |
5 | Bill Usery | Private Mediator |
6 | Jerry Reinsdorf | Chairman, White Sox |
7 | Orrin Hatch | U.S. Senator (R-Utah) |
8 | Dave Montgomery | Exec VP/COO, Phillies |
9 | Chuck O'Connor | Gen Counsel, MLB Player Relations Committee |
10 | Andy MacPhail | President, Cubs |
11 | Gene Orza | Assoc. Gen Counsel, MLBPA |
12 | Alan & Randy Hendricks | Agents |
13 | Stan Kasten | President, Braves |
14 | Anheuser-Busch, Inc. | Owner, Cardinals |
15 | Frank Thomas | First Baseman, White Sox |
16 | Ken Griffey | Outfielder, Mariners |
17 | Juan Antonio Samaranch | President, IOC |
18 | Bob Gilhooley | Agent |
| Jim Bronner | Agent |
19 | Paul Beeston | President, CEO Blue Jays |
20 | Ken Schanzer | President, Baseball Network |
21 | Tribune Company | Owner, Cubs |
22 | Peter Gammons | Commentator, ESPN Boston Globe |
23 | Tom Reich | Agent |
24 | Paul Molitor | Designated Hitter, Blue Jays |
25 | Michael Jordan | Minor League Outfielder |