TNCC MLBPA Agent Exam Study Guide
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 answerMust 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
answerAn 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.
Allowance / Expenses Reimbursements (Disabled Players) - correct 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 (In-Season Meal and Tip Allowance) - correct
answer- Per diem allowance paid on road ($117.50)
Allowance / Expenses Reimbursements (In-season Supplement Allowance 7&7) -
correct 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) - correct answerMLB new
club pays:
(1) up front if club to club
(2) expense reimbursement -actual and
reasonable.
Allowance / Expenses Reimbursements (Rent Reimbursements) - correct answer-
Reimbursement for rent due on apartment being vacated
- "actual and reasonable".
- Must offer club opportunity to use or sublease.
Allowances (Spring Training) - correct answerWeekly allowance of: $369.50.
Base Supplemental allowance of: $65.50.
Arbitration (Criteria) - correct answerMAY NOT consider:
i. Team finances;
ii. Previous offers made in negotiations;
iii. The Competitive Balance Tax
iv. Comments from the Press;
v. Salaries in other sports or occupations
Arbitration (Eligible) - correct answerEligible
1. Players with 3 or more years of MLS but less than 6 years of MLS.
Or
2. "Super Two"
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 answerMust 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
answerAn 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.
Allowance / Expenses Reimbursements (Disabled Players) - correct 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 (In-Season Meal and Tip Allowance) - correct
answer- Per diem allowance paid on road ($117.50)
Allowance / Expenses Reimbursements (In-season Supplement Allowance 7&7) -
correct 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) - correct answerMLB new
club pays:
(1) up front if club to club
(2) expense reimbursement -actual and
reasonable.
Allowance / Expenses Reimbursements (Rent Reimbursements) - correct answer-
Reimbursement for rent due on apartment being vacated
- "actual and reasonable".
- Must offer club opportunity to use or sublease.
Allowances (Spring Training) - correct answerWeekly allowance of: $369.50.
Base Supplemental allowance of: $65.50.
Arbitration (Criteria) - correct answerMAY NOT consider:
i. Team finances;
ii. Previous offers made in negotiations;
iii. The Competitive Balance Tax
iv. Comments from the Press;
v. Salaries in other sports or occupations
Arbitration (Eligible) - correct answerEligible
1. Players with 3 or more years of MLS but less than 6 years of MLS.
Or
2. "Super Two"
