STEVE SCHNEIDER
President
MLBPA Certified Agent
saschneider@esgbaseball.com
Steve Schneider has represented baseball players as an attorney and agent since 1974. An author and lecturer, he is an acknowledged expert in sports law, contract negotiation and baseball arbitration. As a trial and business attorney for more than 50 years, Steve has extensive experience in representing clients in all types of real estate, contract and business matters.
In addition to directly representing baseball players, for many years Steve represented a number of non-lawyer sports agents and high-profile players as their primary contract negotiator, strategist and presenter of arbitrations. He also negotiated many free-agent contracts that were the largest of their time. Steve regularly serves as an advisor to high school and college athletes and their families, providing counseling and assistance in all aspects of draft analysis, contract evaluation and player presentation.
Steve graduated from UCLA in 1962 with a degree in Political Science and from the UCLA School of Law in 1965. He has been practicing law as a member of the California State Bar since 1966, and is a principal of the law firm of Schneider & Warren, Inc. Steve and his wife Sharie live in Sherman Oaks, California, and have two married daughters, Stacy and Jennifer, and five grandchildren.
MATT KLEIN
Vice President, Business & Player Development
MLBPA Certified Agent
mklein@esgbaseball.com
A former minor league (Oakland A’s) and collegiate (UCLA) player, Matt has a unique understanding of what it takes to play competitively at the highest levels. Matt pitched for UCLA from 1996 to 1998, where he appeared in 48 games and compiled an 8-3 record with seven saves. He was selected as the Pac-10 pitcher of the week and still holds the UCLA record for most College World Series appearances. Before enrolling at UCLA, Matt attended Santa Ynez High School where his 10-2 record with a 1.21 ERA helped him earn All-League, All-CIF and All-State (California) honors.
Matt signed professionally with the Oakland A’s in 1998. His dedication to the community in his first professional season earned him the “Dave Stewart Community Service Award”, which is presented to the Oakland A’s minor league player who displays exceptional community service throughout the season.
As a MLBPA Certified Agent, Matt serves as an advisor to high school and college athletes and their families. His expertise is a valuable asset in helping athletes transition from the amateur to the professional ranks. Matt graduated from UCLA in 1998 with a degree in Sociology. He and his family reside in Westwood, California.
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