MLB Opens Hall of Fame Door for Pete Rose and Jackson

MLB`s historic decision to remove Pete Rose and Jackson from the ineligible list opens Hall of Fame possibilities.

Major League Baseball has made a groundbreaking decision by removing Pete Rose and `Shoeless` Joe Jackson from its permanently ineligible list. This pivotal ruling, announced on May 13, 2025, could potentially lead to their induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame. MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred clarified that the league`s punishment for banned individuals ceases upon their death, indicating that deceased players like Rose and Jackson no longer pose a threat to the integrity of the game.

Pete Rose, who passed away at 83, holds the record as MLB`s all-time leader in hits and games played. Conversely, Joe Jackson, banned in 1921 for his involvement in the infamous 1919 World Series scandal, boasts an impressive career batting average of .356. This decision has reignited discussions regarding their Hall of Fame candidacies, which may be reviewed by the Classic Baseball Era Committee as early as December 2027. To gain induction, a player must secure at least 12 votes from the committee`s 16 members.

Additionally, this ruling has led to the removal of 16 other former players and one owner from the ineligible list, marking a historic shift in MLB`s stance on its banned players. For more information, visit MLB.

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