Retired pitcher helps athletes find home

Former major leaguer-turned-Realtor knows what it is like to relocate on the fly. He now specializes in helping others do the same. It’s a niche market — with plenty of room for more.

Former Major League Baseball pitcher Chris Resop leads the Sports + Entertainment Division of William Raveis Real Estate, Mortgage and Insurance out of the firm's Naples offices. Stefania Pifferi photo
Former Major League Baseball pitcher Chris Resop leads the Sports + Entertainment Division of William Raveis Real Estate, Mortgage and Insurance out of the firm's Naples offices. Stefania Pifferi photo
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Throughout his 14-year professional baseball career, Naples native Chris Resop moved multiple times between major league teams and minor league assignments, often on a moment’s notice and without any meaningful assistance. That’s not unusual for professional athletes, particularly baseball players. 

But the former pitcher, who played with five Major League Baseball teams, now aims to fix that issue. 

 

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