Pete Rose's Hall of Fame Prospects Revived After Presidential Pardon and MLB Petition

President Trump’s pardon and MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred’s consideration of a reinstatement petition have reignited debate over Pete Rose’s Hall of Fame eligibility.

Pete Rose, MLB's all-time hits leader, remains banned from the Hall of Fame due to a 1989 gambling scandal and subsequent lifetime ban from the sport.
President Donald Trump recently announced plans to pardon Rose for his past tax evasion conviction and called for his induction into the Hall of Fame.
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred is reportedly reviewing a petition from Rose’s family seeking his removal from the league’s permanently ineligible list.
If reinstated, Rose would not appear on the Baseball Writers’ Association of America (BBWAA) ballot but could be considered by the Hall’s Era Committee as early as 2027.
Critics of Rose's potential reinstatement cite his gambling violations, associations with criminal figures, and other controversies, while supporters emphasize his unmatched career achievements.