"Super Two" Cutoff Date?

Vegas Vic · 03-19-2021, 09:28 PM

Is there any way to accurately determine the cutoff date for the "Super Two" arbitration category? It's supposedly in early to mid-June, but I would like to know when I can bring up an elite prospect and be reasonably sure that the date has passed.

Dark Horse · 03-20-2021, 12:01 AM

There is no way to accurately determine the cutoff date for the "Super Two" arbitration category. Because you have to wait to see what players qualify under this rule. Here is an explanation:

https://www.mlb.com/glossary/transactions/super-two

Super Two Definition

Players typically must accrue three years of Major League service time -- with one year of service time equaling 172 days on the 25-man roster or the Major League injured list -- to become eligible for salary arbitration. Super Two is a designation that allows a select group of players to become eligible for arbitration before reaching three years of service time.

To qualify for the Super Two designation, players must rank in the top 22 percent, in terms of service time, among those who have amassed between two and three years in the Majors. Typically, this applies to players who have two years and at least 130 days of service time, although the specific cutoff date varies on a year-to-year basis.

Vegas Vic · 03-20-2021, 12:32 AM

Thanks for that explanation. It appears the major league teams usually bring up these guys in early or mid-June, so if I wait until the end of June I should be reasonably sure it will be OK.

WarningTrakPower · 03-20-2021, 05:06 PM

It isn't an exact date, but it is the one I like to use. If they are ready on July 1, you can be assured they won't be a super two player (based on my experience)

GBN · 03-20-2021, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WarningTrakPower

It isn't an exact date, but it is the one I like to use. If they are ready on July 1, you can be assured they won't be a super two player (based on my experience)

I use the same strategy.

LSUTigerJosh · 03-23-2021, 11:21 AM

or just deactivate that option

03-19-2021, 09:28 PM	#1
Vegas Vic Minors (Double A) Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Palm Coast, FL Posts: 166	"Super Two" Cutoff Date? Is there any way to accurately determine the cutoff date for the "Super Two" arbitration category? It's supposedly in early to mid-June, but I would like to know when I can bring up an elite prospect and be reasonably sure that the date has passed. __________________ "We’ll pop the top on a cold beverage and get back to work tomorrow.” - Satonori Tanioka, Rookie of the Year, 10 times League MVP, 15 Silver Slugger Awards, 17 times All Star selection.

03-20-2021, 12:01 AM	#2
Dark Horse Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2002 Location: Texas! Posts: 2,633	There is no way to accurately determine the cutoff date for the "Super Two" arbitration category. Because you have to wait to see what players qualify under this rule. Here is an explanation: https://www.mlb.com/glossary/transactions/super-two Super Two Definition Players typically must accrue three years of Major League service time -- with one year of service time equaling 172 days on the 25-man roster or the Major League injured list -- to become eligible for salary arbitration. Super Two is a designation that allows a select group of players to become eligible for arbitration before reaching three years of service time. To qualify for the Super Two designation, players must rank in the top 22 percent, in terms of service time, among those who have amassed between two and three years in the Majors. Typically, this applies to players who have two years and at least 130 days of service time, although the specific cutoff date varies on a year-to-year basis. __________________ A Justafan Fan LBA Geo Bahn Rock Hounds fan of the ISLANDIAN PRO ALLIANCE

03-20-2021, 12:32 AM	#3
Vegas Vic Minors (Double A) Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Palm Coast, FL Posts: 166	Thanks for that explanation. It appears the major league teams usually bring up these guys in early or mid-June, so if I wait until the end of June I should be reasonably sure it will be OK. __________________ "We’ll pop the top on a cold beverage and get back to work tomorrow.” - Satonori Tanioka, Rookie of the Year, 10 times League MVP, 15 Silver Slugger Awards, 17 times All Star selection.

03-20-2021, 05:06 PM	#4
WarningTrakPower All Star Reserve Join Date: Nov 2018 Posts: 595	July 1 It isn't an exact date, but it is the one I like to use. If they are ready on July 1, you can be assured they won't be a super two player (based on my experience)

03-23-2021, 11:21 AM	#6
LSUTigerJosh Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Louisiana Posts: 47	or just deactivate that option