MLBPA AGENT EXAM STUDY GUIDE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS (GRADED A+)
||UPDATED 2026/2027
1. Agent Regulations — Equipment & Apparel
Annual Financial Limit: An agent/agency may provide a maximum of
3,000 worth of equipment and apparel per year for each player client.
Universal Application: Applies equally to all players under agent
representation, regardless of whether they are on the 26-man active roster,
40-man roster, or minor league contract.
Notification Window Upon Agent Change: If a player switches
representation, the former agent must submit a full report of all equipment
purchased for that player to the MLBPA within 48 hours.
Annual Disclosure Deadline: A complete disclosure of all equipment and
gear provided to player clients during the preceding year must be submitted
to the MLBPA no later than March 1st.
2. Agent Regulations — Fee Statements
Annual Submission Deadline: Certified player agents must submit their
annual Fee Statements detailing compensation received from clients to the
MLBPA no later than March 1st.
3. Agent Regulations — Player Loans & Financial Assistance
General Rule & Prior Approval: Extending loans or financial advances to
players is strictly prohibited unless the agent receives prior written
approval from the MLBPA.
Client Eligibility Requirement: Loans may only be extended to existing,
current clients—never as an inducement or sign-on bonus to attract
potential or prospective clients.
Prohibited Lock-in Provisions: Loan agreements cannot contain clauses
requiring the player to remain a client of the agent, nor can they impose any
, financial penalty or accelerated interest penalty if the player terminates the
representation agreement.
Third-Party Loan Reporting: If a third party (e.g., a bank or financial
institution) issues a loan to a player client involving the agent's assistance,
the agent must fully report all terms and conditions of that third-party
loan to the MLBPA.
Agent Regulations - Meal Disclosures -ANSWER ✔✔- Agents may pay for
actual costs of reasonable meals for non-clients on 2 occasions.
- Meals with non-clients must be disclosed.
- Applies to all players regardless of roster status.
Agent Regulations - NON-Client Communications Disclosures -ANSWER
✔✔- Report all non-client communications regardless of whether the Agent or
the player initiates the call/text/or Mtg......... (with the exception of quick
"hello").
- Applies only to 40 man roster players.
Agent Regulations - Player/Agent Designations -ANSWER ✔✔- Every year
must obtain signed PAD form signed by clients.
- Only 40 man roster players.... Must submit renewed designation on becoming
40 man.
- If foreign player..... PAD in that language.
- Send copy to Lisa @ within 10 days.
Agent Regulations - Prohibition on Guaranteeing Marketing to Non-Clients -
ANSWER ✔✔An Agent may not guarantee or promise any player will secure
endorsements, marketing, personal appearance to sign with him.
, Agent Regulations - SRA -ANSWER ✔✔- 1 year max (must renew every
year).
- Must mail copy to MLBPA w/in 10 days of signing.
- Player may at any time.
- May not provide for damages or specific remedy for termination.
- Must submit renewed SRA on becoming 40 man.
Allowance / Expenses Reimbursements (In-Season Meal and Tip Allowance) -
ANSWER ✔✔- Per diem allowance paid on road ($117.50)
Allowance / Expenses Reimbursements (In-season Supplement Allowance
7&7) -ANSWER ✔✔- Hotel and per diem for first 7 days at home after
assignment.
- Owed for every assignment to Major League Club.
- Unless sent to minors within 7 days.
Allowances (Spring Training) -ANSWER ✔✔Weekly allowance of: $369.50.
Base Supplemental allowance of: $65.50.
Allowance / Expenses Reimbursements (Moving Expenses) -ANSWER
✔✔MLB new club pays:
(1) up front if club to club
(2) expense reimbursement -actual and
reasonable.
Allowance / Expenses Reimbursements (Rent Reimbursements) -ANSWER
✔✔- Reimbursement for rent due on apartment being vacated
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS (GRADED A+)
||UPDATED 2026/2027
1. Agent Regulations — Equipment & Apparel
Annual Financial Limit: An agent/agency may provide a maximum of
3,000 worth of equipment and apparel per year for each player client.
Universal Application: Applies equally to all players under agent
representation, regardless of whether they are on the 26-man active roster,
40-man roster, or minor league contract.
Notification Window Upon Agent Change: If a player switches
representation, the former agent must submit a full report of all equipment
purchased for that player to the MLBPA within 48 hours.
Annual Disclosure Deadline: A complete disclosure of all equipment and
gear provided to player clients during the preceding year must be submitted
to the MLBPA no later than March 1st.
2. Agent Regulations — Fee Statements
Annual Submission Deadline: Certified player agents must submit their
annual Fee Statements detailing compensation received from clients to the
MLBPA no later than March 1st.
3. Agent Regulations — Player Loans & Financial Assistance
General Rule & Prior Approval: Extending loans or financial advances to
players is strictly prohibited unless the agent receives prior written
approval from the MLBPA.
Client Eligibility Requirement: Loans may only be extended to existing,
current clients—never as an inducement or sign-on bonus to attract
potential or prospective clients.
Prohibited Lock-in Provisions: Loan agreements cannot contain clauses
requiring the player to remain a client of the agent, nor can they impose any
, financial penalty or accelerated interest penalty if the player terminates the
representation agreement.
Third-Party Loan Reporting: If a third party (e.g., a bank or financial
institution) issues a loan to a player client involving the agent's assistance,
the agent must fully report all terms and conditions of that third-party
loan to the MLBPA.
Agent Regulations - Meal Disclosures -ANSWER ✔✔- Agents may pay for
actual costs of reasonable meals for non-clients on 2 occasions.
- Meals with non-clients must be disclosed.
- Applies to all players regardless of roster status.
Agent Regulations - NON-Client Communications Disclosures -ANSWER
✔✔- Report all non-client communications regardless of whether the Agent or
the player initiates the call/text/or Mtg......... (with the exception of quick
"hello").
- Applies only to 40 man roster players.
Agent Regulations - Player/Agent Designations -ANSWER ✔✔- Every year
must obtain signed PAD form signed by clients.
- Only 40 man roster players.... Must submit renewed designation on becoming
40 man.
- If foreign player..... PAD in that language.
- Send copy to Lisa @ within 10 days.
Agent Regulations - Prohibition on Guaranteeing Marketing to Non-Clients -
ANSWER ✔✔An Agent may not guarantee or promise any player will secure
endorsements, marketing, personal appearance to sign with him.
, Agent Regulations - SRA -ANSWER ✔✔- 1 year max (must renew every
year).
- Must mail copy to MLBPA w/in 10 days of signing.
- Player may at any time.
- May not provide for damages or specific remedy for termination.
- Must submit renewed SRA on becoming 40 man.
Allowance / Expenses Reimbursements (In-Season Meal and Tip Allowance) -
ANSWER ✔✔- Per diem allowance paid on road ($117.50)
Allowance / Expenses Reimbursements (In-season Supplement Allowance
7&7) -ANSWER ✔✔- Hotel and per diem for first 7 days at home after
assignment.
- Owed for every assignment to Major League Club.
- Unless sent to minors within 7 days.
Allowances (Spring Training) -ANSWER ✔✔Weekly allowance of: $369.50.
Base Supplemental allowance of: $65.50.
Allowance / Expenses Reimbursements (Moving Expenses) -ANSWER
✔✔MLB new club pays:
(1) up front if club to club
(2) expense reimbursement -actual and
reasonable.
Allowance / Expenses Reimbursements (Rent Reimbursements) -ANSWER
✔✔- Reimbursement for rent due on apartment being vacated
