MLBPA General Certification Exam
Questions And Correct Answers
What is the minimum number of credited Major League service years required
for a player to become a free agent?
6 years
What does the Uniform Player's Contract (UPC) primarily govern?
Player-team employment relationship
When does the salary arbitration filing period typically begin?
In January
What is the maximum duration of a Minor League Uniform Player Contract?
7 years
What does the term "Super Two" refer to in MLB?
Arbitration eligibility for players with more than two but less than three years of
service
,How long must a player wait after being drafted to be eligible to reenter the draft
if unsigned?
One year
Which of the following is NOT a prohibited activity for certified agents under
MLBPA Regulations?
Representing players in salary arbitration
What is the deadline for submitting qualifying offers to free agents?
Five days after the World Series ends
Who hears salary arbitration cases in MLB?
Independent arbitrators
What is the penalty for a certified agent failing to adhere to MLBPA financial
disclosure requirements?
Suspension or decertification
, What is the primary purpose of the MLBPA's Agent Regulations?
To govern agent conduct and protect players
What is the standard term of a contract for a Rule 5 Draft pick if retained on the
Major League roster?
Full season (minimum 90 days on active roster)
What is the minimum salary for a Major League player in the first year of the
current CBA (2026)?
$780,000
Which document must an agent submit when entering into a Standard
Representation Agreement (SRA) with a player?
Agent Registration and SRA Filing
What happens if an agent fails to attend the annual MLBPA Agent Seminar?
Possible suspension or decertification
Questions And Correct Answers
What is the minimum number of credited Major League service years required
for a player to become a free agent?
6 years
What does the Uniform Player's Contract (UPC) primarily govern?
Player-team employment relationship
When does the salary arbitration filing period typically begin?
In January
What is the maximum duration of a Minor League Uniform Player Contract?
7 years
What does the term "Super Two" refer to in MLB?
Arbitration eligibility for players with more than two but less than three years of
service
,How long must a player wait after being drafted to be eligible to reenter the draft
if unsigned?
One year
Which of the following is NOT a prohibited activity for certified agents under
MLBPA Regulations?
Representing players in salary arbitration
What is the deadline for submitting qualifying offers to free agents?
Five days after the World Series ends
Who hears salary arbitration cases in MLB?
Independent arbitrators
What is the penalty for a certified agent failing to adhere to MLBPA financial
disclosure requirements?
Suspension or decertification
, What is the primary purpose of the MLBPA's Agent Regulations?
To govern agent conduct and protect players
What is the standard term of a contract for a Rule 5 Draft pick if retained on the
Major League roster?
Full season (minimum 90 days on active roster)
What is the minimum salary for a Major League player in the first year of the
current CBA (2026)?
$780,000
Which document must an agent submit when entering into a Standard
Representation Agreement (SRA) with a player?
Agent Registration and SRA Filing
What happens if an agent fails to attend the annual MLBPA Agent Seminar?
Possible suspension or decertification
