JUST IN: MLB Reportedly Considering Big Pete Rose Decision After Donald Trump Announcement

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred is facing one of the most significant decisions of his tenure following a major announcement from former President Donald Trump.

Roughly a day after Trump declared he was granting a full pardon to Cincinnati Reds legend Pete Rose, reports indicate that Manfred is considering reinstating Rose, who was permanently banned from baseball in 1989 by then-commissioner A. Bartlett Giamatti for betting on the sport.

Rose’s family recently submitted a request to MLB to lift the ban on the all-time hits leader, who passed away in September at 83. If reinstated, Rose would become eligible for induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame.

 

 

“In the coming weeks, I will be issuing a complete PARDON of Pete Rose, who shouldn’t have been gambling on baseball, but only bet on HIS TEAM WINNING,” Trump stated.

“He never bet against himself or his team. He has the most hits in baseball history and won more games than anyone in sports history. Baseball, which is declining everywhere, should stop dragging its fat, lazy [expletive] and elect Pete Rose into the Hall of Fame—even though it’s far too late!”

 

 

According to ESPN’s Don Van Natta, Manfred recently met with Rose’s family and attorney Jeffrey Lenkov to discuss possible steps toward reinstatement. Rose had previously sought reinstatement in 2015 but was denied.

“It’s time to turn the page on Pete Rose’s legacy and allow the Hall of Fame to recognize him,” Lenkov said. “Regardless of whether you’re a fan, we are a country that believes in second chances. We don’t just write people off.”

For years, lifting Rose’s ban and inducting him into the Hall of Fame has been a contentious debate among baseball fans.

 

 

Rose’s career achievements are unparalleled. A 17-time All-Star, he won three World Series titles, three National League batting crowns, two Gold Gloves, a Silver Slugger (1981), the Roberto Clemente Award (1976), the NL MVP (1973), and the NL Rookie of the Year (1963).

He holds numerous MLB records, including most career hits (4,256), at-bats (14,053), games played (3,562), and seasons with 200 or more hits (10). He remains the only player to appear in 500 or more games at five different positions.

Additionally, Rose owns several NL records, such as most consecutive seasons played (24), most career runs (2,165), and the longest modern-day hitting streak (44 games).