The partnership of Matt Sosnick and Paul Cobbe goes back more than thirty years. As player representatives, these men extend to every client the same loyalty, commitment and respect that has sustained and nurtured their life-long friendship.
MATT SOSNICK earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Southern California, with a major in Communications and a minor in Business. After working in his family's business, he became CEO of a Silicon Valley electronics - related firm. His desire to combine a love for sports with expertise in business resulted in the firm of Sosnick Cobbe Sports.
PAUL COBBE earned his Bachelor of Arts from Brown University with a major in International Commerce. After living and studying in Europe, Korea, and Canada, Paul spent nearly a decade as a Senior Executive with Andersen Consulting in San Francisco and with Deloitte & Touche in Tokyo. His ability to communicate and conduct business in France, Korea and Japan opens the door for Sosnick Cobbe Sports in the Asian and European markets.
JON PRIDIE spent seven years as a professional baseball player with the Minnesota Twins. Originally from Arizona, his association with Sosnick Cobbe Sports began in 2000 when he chose Sosnick Cobbe to represent him as a member of the Twins Major League roster. Following a career ending shoulder injury, Jonathan became a certified baseball player agent by the MLBPA and joined the Sosnick Cobbe team to share his wealth of on and off the field knowledge.
ADAM KARON earned his Bachelor of Arts with honors from the University of California, Los Angeles, with a major in History and a Political Science minor. He went on to study law at the University of Southern California and is a licensed attorney. A certified baseball player agent by the MLBPA, Adam is involved in negotiating draft bonuses and endorsements for his clients, and provides legal counsel for Sosnick Cobbe Sports.
TRIPPER JOHNSON
began his professional baseball career when he was advised by Sosnick Cobbe as a first round pick of the Baltimore Orioles. In high school, he was Washington's Gatorade Athlete of the Year in 2000 and was a First-Team All State selection in baseball, basketball and football. After retiring from baseball, Johnson resumed his studies at the University of Washington where he became a starting defensive back for the Huskies football team. Specializing in player recruitment, Tripper brings a wealth of experience to Sosnick Cobbe Sports.
MATT HOFER earned his Bachelor of Science degree from St. Mary's College of California, with a major in Adolescent / Adult Psychology. Originally from Palo Alto, California, Matt began working for Sosnick Cobbe Sports in 2003. A certified baseball player agent by the MLBPA, Matt specializes in Minor League free agency and endorsement negotiations at the Major League level and brings unrivaled loyalty and determination to the Sosnick Cobbe team.
What people are saying
Sosnick Cobbe Sports stands for so much of what actually matters in agent representation: honesty, loyalty, work ethic and a genuine love for their players. Matt and Paul have great players, and it's been a pleasure watching their company grow successfully over the years. I look forward to being a part of many successful years to come.
- Jim Hughes, Rawlings
Sosnick Cobbe Sports has been a great group of people to deal with. They represent some of the most talented players in the game and it's clear that their players' needs and wants are the company's top priority.
- Kris Totten, Akadema
They (Sosnick Cobbe) get more information from scouts and scouting directors than any other agency. I can't think of a firm that is consistently better prepared than Sosnick Cobbe Sports.
- Mike Radcliff, Scouting Director, Minnesota Twins
Sosnick Cobbe Sports has been an excellent and reliable resource in providing talented ballplayers for our baseball products. Their client list is filled with a variety of exciting and talented players.
- Adam Zucker, Topps
For integrity and professionalism, look no further than Sosnick Cobbe Sports. They are second to none in both.
- Jeff Labovitch, The Upper Deck Company
