MLBPA Agent Exam Study Guide
Questions and Answers 100% PASS||
GRADED A+|| LATEST UPDATE 2026
Agent Regulations - Equipment -CORRECTANSWER - $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 -CORRECTANSWER Must be submitted no later
than 3/1.
Agent Regulations - Loans -CORRECTANSWER - 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 -CORRECTANSWER - 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 -CORRECTANSWER -
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 -CORRECTANSWER - 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 -
CORRECTANSWER An Agent may not guarantee or promise any player will secure
endorsements, marketing, personal appearance to sign with him.
Agent Regulations - SRA -CORRECTANSWER - 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) -
CORRECTANSWER - Per diem allowance paid on road ($117.50)
Allowance / Expenses Reimbursements (In-season Supplement Allowance 7&7) -
CORRECTANSWER - 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) -CORRECTANSWER Weekly allowance of: $369.50.
Base Supplemental allowance of: $65.50.
Allowance / Expenses Reimbursements (Moving Expenses) -CORRECTANSWER MLB
new club pays:
(1) up front if club to club
(2) expense reimbursement -actual and
reasonable.
Allowance / Expenses Reimbursements (Rent Reimbursements) -CORRECTANSWER
- Reimbursement for rent due on apartment being vacated
- "actual and reasonable".
- Must offer club opportunity to use or sublease.
, Allowance / Expenses Reimbursements (Disabled Players) -CORRECTANSWER - 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) -
CORRECTANSWER - 1st class Airfare.
- 1st class hotel.
- MLB per diem.
**** Rules of Thumb..... players on optional assignment governed by past practices.
Arbitration (Eligible) -CORRECTANSWER 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) -CORRECTANSWER Timeline and Process
Questions and Answers 100% PASS||
GRADED A+|| LATEST UPDATE 2026
Agent Regulations - Equipment -CORRECTANSWER - $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 -CORRECTANSWER Must be submitted no later
than 3/1.
Agent Regulations - Loans -CORRECTANSWER - 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 -CORRECTANSWER - 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 -CORRECTANSWER -
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 -CORRECTANSWER - 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 -
CORRECTANSWER An Agent may not guarantee or promise any player will secure
endorsements, marketing, personal appearance to sign with him.
Agent Regulations - SRA -CORRECTANSWER - 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) -
CORRECTANSWER - Per diem allowance paid on road ($117.50)
Allowance / Expenses Reimbursements (In-season Supplement Allowance 7&7) -
CORRECTANSWER - 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) -CORRECTANSWER Weekly allowance of: $369.50.
Base Supplemental allowance of: $65.50.
Allowance / Expenses Reimbursements (Moving Expenses) -CORRECTANSWER MLB
new club pays:
(1) up front if club to club
(2) expense reimbursement -actual and
reasonable.
Allowance / Expenses Reimbursements (Rent Reimbursements) -CORRECTANSWER
- Reimbursement for rent due on apartment being vacated
- "actual and reasonable".
- Must offer club opportunity to use or sublease.
, Allowance / Expenses Reimbursements (Disabled Players) -CORRECTANSWER - 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) -
CORRECTANSWER - 1st class Airfare.
- 1st class hotel.
- MLB per diem.
**** Rules of Thumb..... players on optional assignment governed by past practices.
Arbitration (Eligible) -CORRECTANSWER 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) -CORRECTANSWER Timeline and Process
