MLBPA Agent Exam Study Guide Questions &
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Agent Regulations - Equipment
➹➹➹: - $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
➹➹➹: Must be submitted no later than 3/1.
Agent Regulations - Loans
➹➹➹: - 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.
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,Agent Regulations - Meal Disclosures
➹➹➹: - 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
➹➹➹: - 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
➹➹➹: - 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
➹➹➹: An Agent may not guarantee or promise any player will secure endorsements,
marketing, personal appearance to sign with him.
Agent Regulations - SRA
➹➹➹: - 1 year max (must renew every year).
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,- 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)
➹➹➹: - Per diem allowance paid on road ($117.50)
Allowance / Expenses Reimbursements (In-season Supplement Allowance 7&7)
➹➹➹: - 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)
➹➹➹: Weekly allowance of: $369.50.
Base Supplemental allowance of: $65.50.
Allowance / Expenses Reimbursements (Moving Expenses)
➹➹➹: MLB new club pays:
(1) up front if club to club
(2) expense reimbursement -actual and
reasonable.
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, Allowance / Expenses Reimbursements (Rent Reimbursements)
➹➹➹: - Reimbursement for rent due on apartment being vacated
- "actual and reasonable".
- Must offer club opportunity to use or sublease.
Allowance / Expenses Reimbursements (Disabled Players)
➹➹➹: - 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)
➹➹➹: - 1st class Airfare.
- 1st class hotel.
- MLB per diem.
**** Rules of Thumb ...... players on optional assignment governed by past practices.
Arbitration (Eligible)
➹➹➹: Eligible
1. Players with 3 or more years of MLS but less than 6 years of MLS.
Or
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Agent Regulations - Equipment
➹➹➹: - $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
➹➹➹: Must be submitted no later than 3/1.
Agent Regulations - Loans
➹➹➹: - 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.
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,Agent Regulations - Meal Disclosures
➹➹➹: - 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
➹➹➹: - 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
➹➹➹: - 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
➹➹➹: An Agent may not guarantee or promise any player will secure endorsements,
marketing, personal appearance to sign with him.
Agent Regulations - SRA
➹➹➹: - 1 year max (must renew every year).
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,- 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)
➹➹➹: - Per diem allowance paid on road ($117.50)
Allowance / Expenses Reimbursements (In-season Supplement Allowance 7&7)
➹➹➹: - 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)
➹➹➹: Weekly allowance of: $369.50.
Base Supplemental allowance of: $65.50.
Allowance / Expenses Reimbursements (Moving Expenses)
➹➹➹: MLB new club pays:
(1) up front if club to club
(2) expense reimbursement -actual and
reasonable.
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, Allowance / Expenses Reimbursements (Rent Reimbursements)
➹➹➹: - Reimbursement for rent due on apartment being vacated
- "actual and reasonable".
- Must offer club opportunity to use or sublease.
Allowance / Expenses Reimbursements (Disabled Players)
➹➹➹: - 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)
➹➹➹: - 1st class Airfare.
- 1st class hotel.
- MLB per diem.
**** Rules of Thumb ...... players on optional assignment governed by past practices.
Arbitration (Eligible)
➹➹➹: Eligible
1. Players with 3 or more years of MLS but less than 6 years of MLS.
Or
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