


Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson Reinstated by MLB Commissioner, Eligible for Hall of Fame
MLB reinstates Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson, allowing posthumous Hall of Fame eligibility, following Commissioner Manfred's policy change and ties to Donald Trump.

Pete Rose Is, So To Speak, Back at Bat

New York Sun



Black Sox players among those no longer banned by MLB

Chicago Sun-Times
Overview
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred announced on May 13, 2025, that Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson have been removed from the permanently ineligible list, making them eligible for induction into the Hall of Fame posthumously. This policy shift applies to all 17 deceased players previously banned from MLB, as Manfred stated that death removes a player's threat to the game's integrity. The decision follows a meeting between Manfred and Donald Trump, who has advocated for Rose's reinstatement. While Rose remains MLB’s hit king, the path to the Hall will be challenging, facing scrutiny from the Eras Committees regarding his controversial past.
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Analysis
Left
The decision to change the policy on permanent ineligibility reflects a desire for redemption for players historically shunned for gambling-related scandals, aligning with contemporary views on rehabilitation and second chances.
Rose's immense contributions to baseball as a player should not be overshadowed by his past mistakes, and this ruling provides an opportunity for historical recognition of his achievements.
Advocates for Rose's inclusion in the Hall of Fame argue it reflects a shift in perspective on redemption, as many feel his past actions do not represent who he has become in his later years.
Center
There are not enough sources from this perspective to provide an analysis.
Right
Critics argue that allowing Rose and Jackson to be eligible for the Hall of Fame posthumously disregards the core values of integrity and fair play that baseball represents, compromising the sport's reputation.
The reinstatement of players with serious violations raises a slippery slope concern, suggesting that future Hall of Fame eligibility could include others with similar or worse conduct, thereby diluting the standards of entry.
Trump's vocal support for Rose and the political implications of his potential pardon could influence public sentiment, but may also politicize a sports issue that fundamentally deals with ethics and morality.
Left
The decision to change the policy on permanent ineligibility reflects a desire for redemption for players historically shunned for gambling-related scandals, aligning with contemporary views on rehabilitation and second chances.
Rose's immense contributions to baseball as a player should not be overshadowed by his past mistakes, and this ruling provides an opportunity for historical recognition of his achievements.
Advocates for Rose's inclusion in the Hall of Fame argue it reflects a shift in perspective on redemption, as many feel his past actions do not represent who he has become in his later years.
Center
There are not enough sources from this perspective to provide an analysis.
Right
Critics argue that allowing Rose and Jackson to be eligible for the Hall of Fame posthumously disregards the core values of integrity and fair play that baseball represents, compromising the sport's reputation.
The reinstatement of players with serious violations raises a slippery slope concern, suggesting that future Hall of Fame eligibility could include others with similar or worse conduct, thereby diluting the standards of entry.
Trump's vocal support for Rose and the political implications of his potential pardon could influence public sentiment, but may also politicize a sports issue that fundamentally deals with ethics and morality.
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