On April 23, two Southwest Ohio Republican lawmakers introduced House Concurrent Resolution 15. The resolution calls on the commissioner of Major League Baseball to remove Cincinnati Reds great Pete Rose from the sport’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 their ballots.
The resolution highlights that Rose holds a number of Major League Baseball records, including being the all-time leader in at-bats and games played. He is also noted as the only player to have played more than 500 games at five different positions. Supporters of the resolution believe that these achievements warrant his inclusion in the Hall of Fame.
Rose is celebrated for his contributions to baseball, and many believe that he should not be excluded from recognition due to his ban from MLB. The resolution emphasizes this belief by arguing that it is important to recognize Rose’s impact on the history of baseball and his rightful place among the all-time greats.
Thirteen other lawmakers signed on as sponsors of the resolution, with most hailing from Southwest Ohio. They share their support for recognizing Rose’s accomplishments and contributions to baseball.
In conclusion, supporters of House Concurrent Resolution 15 are calling for Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred to remove Cincinnati Reds legend Pete Rose from MLB’s “permanently ineligible list” and allow him to be included in Hall of Fame balloting.
