MLBPA Agent Exam Study Guide With Questions And
Accurate Answers
Agent Regulations - Equipment - Answer - $3,000 of equipment a year per 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 can 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 whether the Agent or the player initiates the call/text/or Mtg.
other than a quick hello.
Applies only to 40 man roster players.
,Agent Regulations - Player/Agent Designations - Answer - Every year have to get signed
PAD form in from clients.
-Only 40 man roster players. Have to send in updated designation when become 40 man.
- If foreign player. PAD in that language.
- Send a copy to Lisa @ within 10 days.
Agent Regulations- Prohibition on Guaranteeing Marketing to Non-Clients - Answer An
Agent shall not promise or guarantee to any player that he will obtain endorsement,
marketing, or personal appearance contracts for such player in an effort to induce a
player 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.
- Due for each assignment to Major League Club.
- Except if sent to minors within 7 days.
Spring Training - Answer One week allowance of: $ 369.50 .
Base Supplemental allowance of: $ 65.50 .
Moving Expenses - Answer MLB new club pays:
(1) up front if club to club
(2) expense reimbursement -actual and
reasonable.
, Rent Reimbursements - Answer - Reimbursement for rent due on apartment being
vacated
- "actual and reasonable".
- Must provide 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.
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Rules of Thumb. players on optional assignment governed by past practices.
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Arbitration (Eligible) - Answer Eligible
1. Players with 3 or more years of MLS but less than 6 years of MLS.
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Or
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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 decad by
December 12.
Accurate Answers
Agent Regulations - Equipment - Answer - $3,000 of equipment a year per 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 can 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 whether the Agent or the player initiates the call/text/or Mtg.
other than a quick hello.
Applies only to 40 man roster players.
,Agent Regulations - Player/Agent Designations - Answer - Every year have to get signed
PAD form in from clients.
-Only 40 man roster players. Have to send in updated designation when become 40 man.
- If foreign player. PAD in that language.
- Send a copy to Lisa @ within 10 days.
Agent Regulations- Prohibition on Guaranteeing Marketing to Non-Clients - Answer An
Agent shall not promise or guarantee to any player that he will obtain endorsement,
marketing, or personal appearance contracts for such player in an effort to induce a
player 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.
- Due for each assignment to Major League Club.
- Except if sent to minors within 7 days.
Spring Training - Answer One week allowance of: $ 369.50 .
Base Supplemental allowance of: $ 65.50 .
Moving Expenses - Answer MLB new club pays:
(1) up front if club to club
(2) expense reimbursement -actual and
reasonable.
, Rent Reimbursements - Answer - Reimbursement for rent due on apartment being
vacated
- "actual and reasonable".
- Must provide 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 decad by
December 12.
