MLB Commissioner Says He ‘Paid Attention’ to Trump’s Call to Reinstate Pete Rose

Last month, MLB announced it posthumously reinstated Rose, ‘Shoeless’ Joe Jackson, and others.

Pete Rose takes part in the ceremony celebrating the 25th anniversary of his breaking the career hit record of 4,192 at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio, on Sept. 11, 2010. Andy Lyons/Getty Images

Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said he “paid attention” to President Donald Trump’s call to reinstate Pete Rose—an action he ended up taking.

“The president was one of a number of voices that was supportive of the idea that this was the right decision,” said Manfred during a June 4 press conference. “Obviously, I have respect for the office, and the advice that he gave I paid attention to, but I had a lot of other people that were weighing in on the topic, as well.”