MLBPA AGENT EXAM STUDY GUIDE
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS LATEST
UPDATE ALREADY GRADED A+
Active List Roster Limits (Continued) - correct answer- -
Advanced Rookie Clubs
- 35 players
- No more than 30 players may be used in a single game.
- must include at least 10 pitchers.
- No more than 12 players may be 21 years old or older,
- no more than 2 players may be 23 years old or older.
- No player may have more than two years as a professional
- no player may have three or more years of minor-league
service time.
- Rookie Clubs
- 35 players
- No more than 30 players may be used in a single game.
- must include at least 10 pitchers.
, - No more than 8 players may be 20 years old or older, including
two drafted players and four undrafted players who are at least
21 years old.
- No player may have more than two years of minor-league
service time.
Agent Regulations - Equipment - correct 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 - correct answer-
Must be submitted no later than 3/1.
Agent Regulations - Loans - correct 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 - correct 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 -
correct 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 - correct
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 @ within 10 days.
, Agent Regulations - Prohibition on Guaranteeing Marketing to
Non-Clients - correct answer- An Agent may not
guarantee or promise any player will secure endorsements,
marketing, personal appearance to sign with him.
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 (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.
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS LATEST
UPDATE ALREADY GRADED A+
Active List Roster Limits (Continued) - correct answer- -
Advanced Rookie Clubs
- 35 players
- No more than 30 players may be used in a single game.
- must include at least 10 pitchers.
- No more than 12 players may be 21 years old or older,
- no more than 2 players may be 23 years old or older.
- No player may have more than two years as a professional
- no player may have three or more years of minor-league
service time.
- Rookie Clubs
- 35 players
- No more than 30 players may be used in a single game.
- must include at least 10 pitchers.
, - No more than 8 players may be 20 years old or older, including
two drafted players and four undrafted players who are at least
21 years old.
- No player may have more than two years of minor-league
service time.
Agent Regulations - Equipment - correct 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 - correct answer-
Must be submitted no later than 3/1.
Agent Regulations - Loans - correct 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 - correct 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 -
correct 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 - correct
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 @ within 10 days.
, Agent Regulations - Prohibition on Guaranteeing Marketing to
Non-Clients - correct answer- An Agent may not
guarantee or promise any player will secure endorsements,
marketing, personal appearance to sign with him.
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 (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.
