MLBPA AGENT EXAM STUDY GUIDE
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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 @lisap@mlbpa.org 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.
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.
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