MLBPA Agent Exam Study Guide (Questions
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1. MLBPA Agent Certification Exam - ANSWER An exam for certification
consisting of a General Certification exam with 50 questions and a Limited
Certification exam with 40 questions, requiring a minimum score of 85 out
of 100 points to pass, to be held online with remote proctoring on September
12, 2024.
2. 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.
3. Allowances (Spring Training) - ANSWER Weekly allowance of: $369.50.
Base Supplemental allowance of: $65.50.
4. Allowance / Expenses Reimbursements (Moving Expenses) - ANSWER
MLB new club pays:
(1) up front if club to club
(2) expense reimbursement -actual and reasonable.
5. 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.
,6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Arbitration (Eligible) - ANSWER Eligible
Players with 3 or more years of MLS but less than 6 years of MLS.
Or
"Super Two"
- at least 2 years of MLS but less than 3 years of MLS; and
- accumulated at least 86 days of MLS in immediate preceding season;
and
- Ranks in top 22% in total MLS among players who met requirements
#1 and #2.
9. 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.
A. The club's offer to a player may not be less than
80% of the player's salary and bonuses the
previous year or less than 70% of his salary and
, bonuses from 2 years earlier. (exception if won
arb. Award previous season which increased his
salary 50% or more).
B. if not tendered a K then immediately a FA.
10.Agent Regulations - Fee Statements - ANSWER Must be submitted no later
than 3/1.
11.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.
12.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.
13.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.
14.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 @ within 10 days.
15.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.
16.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.
17.Allowance / Expenses Reimbursements (In-Season Meal and Tip
Allowance) - ANSWER - Per diem allowance paid on road ($117.50)
18.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.
Arbitration (Filing and Exchange Date) - ANSWER A. Mid January... eligible
players may file for salary arbitration... club submits theirs three days later.
B. Article VI(E)(2).
- Player and Club exchange their salary figures on exchange date.
19.Arbitration (Hearing and Decision) - ANSWER a. Article VI(E)(13)
b. Hearings scheduled 2/1 - 2/20
and Verified Answers) Expert Graded A+ |
Guarantee Pass
1. MLBPA Agent Certification Exam - ANSWER An exam for certification
consisting of a General Certification exam with 50 questions and a Limited
Certification exam with 40 questions, requiring a minimum score of 85 out
of 100 points to pass, to be held online with remote proctoring on September
12, 2024.
2. 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.
3. Allowances (Spring Training) - ANSWER Weekly allowance of: $369.50.
Base Supplemental allowance of: $65.50.
4. Allowance / Expenses Reimbursements (Moving Expenses) - ANSWER
MLB new club pays:
(1) up front if club to club
(2) expense reimbursement -actual and reasonable.
5. 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.
,6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Arbitration (Eligible) - ANSWER Eligible
Players with 3 or more years of MLS but less than 6 years of MLS.
Or
"Super Two"
- at least 2 years of MLS but less than 3 years of MLS; and
- accumulated at least 86 days of MLS in immediate preceding season;
and
- Ranks in top 22% in total MLS among players who met requirements
#1 and #2.
9. 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.
A. The club's offer to a player may not be less than
80% of the player's salary and bonuses the
previous year or less than 70% of his salary and
, bonuses from 2 years earlier. (exception if won
arb. Award previous season which increased his
salary 50% or more).
B. if not tendered a K then immediately a FA.
10.Agent Regulations - Fee Statements - ANSWER Must be submitted no later
than 3/1.
11.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.
12.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.
13.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.
14.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 @ within 10 days.
15.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.
16.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.
17.Allowance / Expenses Reimbursements (In-Season Meal and Tip
Allowance) - ANSWER - Per diem allowance paid on road ($117.50)
18.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.
Arbitration (Filing and Exchange Date) - ANSWER A. Mid January... eligible
players may file for salary arbitration... club submits theirs three days later.
B. Article VI(E)(2).
- Player and Club exchange their salary figures on exchange date.
19.Arbitration (Hearing and Decision) - ANSWER a. Article VI(E)(13)
b. Hearings scheduled 2/1 - 2/20
