MLBPA AGENT STUDY GUIDE Questions and Answers 2025 Latest ALREADY GRADED A+

MLBPA AGENT STUDY GUIDE Questions
and Answers 2025 Latest ALREADY
GRADED A+
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.



Arbitration (Filing and Exchange Date) - CORRECT ANSWER-A. Mid January... eligible players may file for
salary arbitration... club submits theirs three days later.

B. Article VI(E)(2).

C. Player and Club exchange their salary figures on exchange date.



Arbitration (Hearing and Decision) - CORRECT ANSWER-a. Article VI(E)(13)

b. Hearings scheduled 2/1 - 2/20

c. Each party has 1 hour to argue case and 30 minutes for rebuttal. The player is required to attend and
generally represented by agent. Club executive or attorney represents the club.

d. Criteria the panel may consider:

i. Player's contribution to the club in terms of performance and

leadership;

ii. The club's record and attendance;

iii. "special accomplishments";

iv. salaries of comparable players in his MLS time class;

v. the class ahead of them (if less than 5 years MLS).



Arbitration (Criteria) - CORRECT ANSWER-MAY NOT consider:

i. Team finances;

ii. Previous offers made in negotiations;

iii. The Competitive Balance Tax

iv. Comments from the Press;

v. Salaries in other sports or occupations