Back in July, Yoenis Céspedes put his jaw-dropping 378-acre Florida compound on the market for a cool $30 million. And similar to his custom cars, this estate goes hard on the details.
According to the Robb Report’s Tori Latham, this isn’t your typical athlete mansion. We’re talking about a property that Céspedes custom-built in 2018 and appropriately named “La Potencia II” after his nickname, “The Power.”
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A $30 Million Playground in Port St. Lucie
Céspedes’ property sits about 60 miles north of Palm Beach in Port St. Lucie—prime real estate for anyone who wants to stay connected to MLB’s spring training happenings each year.
The main residence alone spans 15,785 square feet, featuring six bedrooms and four full bathrooms. You’ll also find soaring ceilings that complement a massive stone fireplace, giving the whole place that upscale ranch vibe. The chef’s kitchen is as modern as they come, complete with an onyx bar. Céspedes also installed his own private barber shop. Because why not, right?
Outside, there’s a heated, covered resort-style pool surrounded by a screened-in patio with a full summer kitchen. The property also includes a state-of-the-art batting cage, plus a gym and game room. But the real selling point? Those 378 acres function as both an equestrian paradise and a hunter’s dream. There’s a 12-stall horse stable with dedicated training yards, and wild game animals regularly roam the land. Céspedes even built a complete game processing facility on-site.
You can check out photos of the property here.
The Wild Boar Incident That Changed Everything
Here’s the unfortunate twist. This ranch had a role in cutting short what could’ve been an even better career than Céspedes had. In May 2019, he suffered ankle fractures on his property involving a wild boar—yes, the same type of game that roams these 378 acres. We didn’t get wind of this specific incident until January 2020, though.
Céspedes had been limited to just 81 games in 2017 and another 38 games in 2018 before missing all of the 2019 campaign. He made his return to the Mets during the COVID-shortened 2020 season, but he only appeared in eight games while posting a .622 OPS, and he hasn’t appeared in a big-league contest since.
Yoenis Cespedes and His Legendary Car Collection
Anyone who followed Céspedes during his Mets years remembers his wild car collection. Spring training in Port St. Lucie became an unofficial auto show whenever he rolled up. We’re talking custom-modified supercars that’d make any car lover’s jaw drop—Lamborghinis, Ferraris, and exotic vehicles with personalized paint jobs and modifications that probably cost more than most people’s houses.
Céspedes would commission custom work on these machines, turning already-expensive supercars into one-of-a-kind masterpieces. That same attention to detail and willingness to spend big on personal passions clearly carried over to this Florida ranch. When you’re building a 378-acre estate and including things like private barber shops and 12-stall horse facilities, you’re operating on the same wavelength as someone who casually drops six figures on custom car modifications.
Cespedes’ Undeniable Impact on the Mets
Before the ranch incident derailed everything, Céspedes gave Mets fans plenty of exciting moments on the field. After arriving via trade from the Detroit Tigers at the 2015 deadline, he helped transform this team from one that was treading water around the .500 mark to winning the National League East for the first time since 2006. He hit .287 with 17 home runs and 44 RBI in 57 games, providing the spark that also eventually helped propel the Mets to their first World Series appearance since 2000.
His first full season in New York was just as good. La Potencia slashed .280/.354/.530 with 31 homers, 86 RBI, and 72 runs scored in 132 games played as the Mets reached the postseason in consecutive years for the first time since 1999 and 2000. He was also named an All-Star, won a Silver Slugger Award, and placed eighth in NL MVP Award voting.
The Mets rewarded him with a four-year, $110 million contract following the 2016 season, which ultimately ended up being a huge disappointment because of his inability to stay on the field. However, Mets fans will always look back fondly on the impact he had from 2015-16. There’s no way New York would’ve reached the heights it did without him in the lineup.
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