Reds’ owner Bob Castellini congratulates MLB for historic decision on Pete Rose (Image Source: Getty) Just before a very special event hosted by the Cincinnati Reds, to honor MLB’s legendary player Pete Rose’s life and career, Major League Baseball honored him with a decision and a policy change that was needed for years. On Tuesday, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred announced that anyone banned from baseball will no longer stay banned after they pass away.
Special moment for Cincinnati Reds
This policy change officially removes MLB legend Pete Rose from the banned list. The decision came after Rose’s family asked MLB to lift the ban following his death on September 30, 2024, at age 83. This change now gives Rose a chance to be considered for the Hall of Fame. Pete Rose was one of 17 deceased players impacted by Manfred’s announcement.Cincinnati Reds’ principal owner Bob Castellini said:“On behalf of the Reds and our generations of loyal fans, we are thankful for the decision of Commissioner Manfred and Major League Baseball regarding the removal of Pete Rose from the permanently ineligible list.”Further, Castellini said:”Pete is one of the greatest players in baseball history, and Reds Country will continue to celebrate him as we always have. We are especially happy for the Rose family to receive this news and what this decision could mean for them and all of Pete’s fans.”As per MLB commissioner Bob Manfred: “In my view, once an individual has passed away, the purposes of Rule 21 have been served, Obviously, a person no longer with us cannot represent a threat to the integrity of the game. Moreover, it is hard to conceive of a penalty that has more deterrent effect than one that lasts a lifetime with no reprieve. Therefore, I have concluded that permanent ineligibility ends upon the passing of the disciplined individual, and Mr. Rose will be removed from the permanently ineligible list.“
Rangers’ manager Bruce Bochy calls Pete Rose an amazing player
Texas Rangers’ manager Bruce Bochy also reacted to the policy change. He said:“The Veterans Committee, that’s their decision and I think that’s fair. Nobody played the game harder. Nobody. He was all-out, full throttle. That was Pete. Charlie Hustle — that’s how you get that name. Switch-hitter, amazing player. He was just a complete ballplayer. He played all over the field – outfield, infield. First base, third base. He was a winner. His team won. And I think that’s a credit to him, how he played, how he set the tone. Amazing player.”Also Read: MLB lifts lifetime bans on Pete Rose, “Shoeless” Joe Jackson and 15 other players
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