Super Two- What Does 22% Mean?

22% is a key number when it comes to determining Super Two status.  Here's why.

At the end of the MLB regular season(September 29 in 2019), there will be a specific number of players who are

1) On a 40-man roster.
2) Have at least two full years of MLB service time.
3) Have less than three full years of MLB service time.
4) Have at least 86 days of service time during the 2019 season.

Once this number is determined, 22% kicks in.  Of the players who meet the four qualifications listed above, the top 22% in terms of over-all MLB service time gain status as a Super Two(rounding is not included in this calculation).  As a result, these players gain an extra year of arbitration eligibility, with their first year of abritration being this off-season.

NOTE:  If two or more players are tied for the final Super Two spot, all the players involved in the tie receive the designation.

Here's a breakdown of how the math works out:

If there are 91-95 players in the Qualifying Group, there will be 20 Super Twos.
If there are 96-99 players in the Qualifying Group, there will be 21 Super Twos.
If there are 100-104 players in the Qualifying Group, there will be 22 Super Twos.
If there are 105-109 players in the Qualifying Group, there will be 23 Super Twos.
If there are 110-113 players in the Qualifying Group, there will be 24 Super Twos.
If there are 114-118 players in the Qualifying Group, there will be 25 Super Twos.
If there are 119-122 players in the Qualifying Group, there will be 26 Super Twos.
If there are 123-127 players in the Qualifying Group, there will be 27 Super Twos.
If there are 128-131 players in the Qualifying Group, there will be 28 Super Twos.
If there are 132-136 players in the Qualifying Group, there will be 29 Super Twos.
If there are 137-140 players in the Qualifying Group, there will be 30 Super Twos.
If there are 141-145 players in the Qualifying Group, there will be 31 Super Twos.