Former MLB all-star James Shields’ custom estate lists for $23M

Listed with Eric Iantorno and Pilar Meza of Compass, the estate is asking $23 million, as a testament to the time, craft and vision poured into every square foot. When former professional baseball pitcher James Shields aka “Big Game James” and his wife, photographer Ryane Nicole, bought a vacant 2.44-acre parcel in Rancho Santa Fe’s guard-gated Roxbury Estates in late 2018, they weren’t just looking for land. They were looking for a canvas. The plot, serendipitously shaped like a baseball diamond, sat among oaks and olive trees about 25 miles north of downtown San Diego, quietly waiting for the couple’s vision. Scroll down to read story of its existence.A three-year labor of loveWhat followed was a meticulous, three-year design-and-build journey that rejected cookie-cutter luxury in favor of something more soulful. Completed in 2022, the 13,515-square-foot residence is described as “California Modern Organic,” a style that privileges natural materials, clean lines and a deep connection to the landscape. Every detail was executed with a “no room for error” philosophy, from bespoke steel finishes to custom pocketing glass doors that make each opening feel like a window.According to R...