MLBPA Agent Exam Study Guide with Complete
Solutions
Agent Regulations - Equipment - ANSWER - $3,000 worth of equipment per year
for each player.
- Applies to all players regardless of roster status.
- Within 48 hours of an agent change, must report to MLBPA total amount of
equipment purchased.
- Annual disclosure must be submitted to MLBPA no later than 3/1.
Agent Regulations - Fee Statements - ANSWER Must be submitted no later than
3/1.
Agent Regulations - Loans - ANSWER - Loans prohibited w/o prior written approval
by MLBPA.
- Applies to ALL players.
- Only allowed for current clients.
- Cant contain provisions player continue as a client or penalty if terminates rights.
- Agent must report to MLBPA the terms of any third party loan.
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
- "actual and reasonable".
- Must offer club opportunity to use or sublease.
Allowance / Expenses Reimbursements (Disabled Players) - ANSWER - In
season..... clubs direct location of rehab (home city, on road w/ club, ST facility).
- In season...... consent required after 20 days for rehab @ St facility.
Allowance / Expenses Reimbursements (Allowances while on Rehab Assignment) -
ANSWER - 1st class Airfare.
- 1st class hotel.
- MLB per diem.
**** Rules of Thumb..... players on optional assignment governed by past practices.
Arbitration (Eligible) - ANSWER Eligible
1. Players with 3 or more years of MLS but less than 6 years of MLS.
Or
2. "Super Two"
A. at least 2 years of MLS but less than 3 years of MLS; and
B. accumulated at least 86 days of MLS in immediate preceding season; and
C. Ranks in top 22% in total MLS among players who met requirements #1 and #2.
Arbitration (Process) - ANSWER Timeline and Process
1) Club must tender UPC to each player it desires to retain on its reserve list (40
man) by December 12.
A. The club's offer to a player may not be less than 80% of the player's salary and
bonuses the previous year or less than 70% of his salary and bonuses from 2 years
earlier. (exception if won arb. Award previous season which increased his salary
50% or more).
Solutions
Agent Regulations - Equipment - ANSWER - $3,000 worth of equipment per year
for each player.
- Applies to all players regardless of roster status.
- Within 48 hours of an agent change, must report to MLBPA total amount of
equipment purchased.
- Annual disclosure must be submitted to MLBPA no later than 3/1.
Agent Regulations - Fee Statements - ANSWER Must be submitted no later than
3/1.
Agent Regulations - Loans - ANSWER - Loans prohibited w/o prior written approval
by MLBPA.
- Applies to ALL players.
- Only allowed for current clients.
- Cant contain provisions player continue as a client or penalty if terminates rights.
- Agent must report to MLBPA the terms of any third party loan.
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
- "actual and reasonable".
- Must offer club opportunity to use or sublease.
Allowance / Expenses Reimbursements (Disabled Players) - ANSWER - In
season..... clubs direct location of rehab (home city, on road w/ club, ST facility).
- In season...... consent required after 20 days for rehab @ St facility.
Allowance / Expenses Reimbursements (Allowances while on Rehab Assignment) -
ANSWER - 1st class Airfare.
- 1st class hotel.
- MLB per diem.
**** Rules of Thumb..... players on optional assignment governed by past practices.
Arbitration (Eligible) - ANSWER Eligible
1. Players with 3 or more years of MLS but less than 6 years of MLS.
Or
2. "Super Two"
A. at least 2 years of MLS but less than 3 years of MLS; and
B. accumulated at least 86 days of MLS in immediate preceding season; and
C. Ranks in top 22% in total MLS among players who met requirements #1 and #2.
Arbitration (Process) - ANSWER Timeline and Process
1) Club must tender UPC to each player it desires to retain on its reserve list (40
man) by December 12.
A. The club's offer to a player may not be less than 80% of the player's salary and
bonuses the previous year or less than 70% of his salary and bonuses from 2 years
earlier. (exception if won arb. Award previous season which increased his salary
50% or more).
