MLBPA Agent Exam Study Guide Questions with
Answers
Agent Regulations - Equipment - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER-Must be submitted no later than 3/1.
Agent Regulations - Loans - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER-An Agent
may not guarantee or promise any player will secure endorsements, marketing, personal appearance to
sign with him.
Agent Regulations - SRA - CORRECT 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) - CORRECT ANSWER-- Per
diem allowance paid on road ($117.50)
Allowance / Expenses Reimbursements (In-season Supplement Allowance 7&7) - CORRECT 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) - CORRECT ANSWER-Weekly allowance of: $369.50.
Base Supplemental allowance of: $65.50.
Allowance / Expenses Reimbursements (Moving Expenses) - CORRECT ANSWER-MLB new club pays:
(1) up front if club to club
(2) expense reimbursement -actual and
reasonable.
Allowance / Expenses Reimbursements (Rent Reimbursements) - CORRECT 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) - CORRECT 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) - CORRECT ANSWER--
1st class Airfare.
- 1st class hotel.
- MLB per diem.
**** Rules of Thumb..... players on optional assignment governed by past practices.
Arbitration (Eligible) - CORRECT 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) - CORRECT 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).
B. if not tendered a K then immediately a FA.
Answers
Agent Regulations - Equipment - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER-Must be submitted no later than 3/1.
Agent Regulations - Loans - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER-An Agent
may not guarantee or promise any player will secure endorsements, marketing, personal appearance to
sign with him.
Agent Regulations - SRA - CORRECT 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) - CORRECT ANSWER-- Per
diem allowance paid on road ($117.50)
Allowance / Expenses Reimbursements (In-season Supplement Allowance 7&7) - CORRECT 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) - CORRECT ANSWER-Weekly allowance of: $369.50.
Base Supplemental allowance of: $65.50.
Allowance / Expenses Reimbursements (Moving Expenses) - CORRECT ANSWER-MLB new club pays:
(1) up front if club to club
(2) expense reimbursement -actual and
reasonable.
Allowance / Expenses Reimbursements (Rent Reimbursements) - CORRECT 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) - CORRECT 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) - CORRECT ANSWER--
1st class Airfare.
- 1st class hotel.
- MLB per diem.
**** Rules of Thumb..... players on optional assignment governed by past practices.
Arbitration (Eligible) - CORRECT 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) - CORRECT 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).
B. if not tendered a K then immediately a FA.
