On April 23, two Republican lawmakers from Southwest Ohio introduced House Concurrent Resolution 15. The resolution calls on the commissioner of Major League Baseball to remove Cincinnati Reds great Pete Rose from MLB’s “permanently ineligible list as soon as possible.” Additionally, it urges the Baseball Writers’ Association of America and the National Baseball Hall of Fame to include Rose on the Hall of Fame ballot. Thirteen other lawmakers, most from Southwest Ohio, signed on as sponsors of the resolution.
Pete Rose is a legendary Major League Baseball player who holds numerous records. At 83 years old, he is still remembered for his impressive achievements in the sport. The resolution highlights that Rose holds the lifetime MLB record for hits and is also the all-time leader in at-bats and games played in Major League Baseball. Furthermore, he is noted as the only Major League Baseball player to have played more than 500 games at five different positions.
Supporters of the resolution believe that Pete Rose’s accomplishments and contributions to baseball warrant his inclusion in the Hall of Fame. They argue that his records and achievements speak for themselves and should not be overshadowed by his ban from the sport. The resolution emphasizes the importance of recognizing Rose’s significant impact on baseball history and his rightful place among all-time greats.
