MLB commissioner Rob Manfred has denied a request to reinstate Shoeless Joe Jackson from baseball's ineligible list, as first reported late Monday by the Hall of Very Good.
An announcement regarding Manfred's decision is expected Tuesday morning by Arlene Marcley, the president of the Shoeless Joe Jackson Museum. Earlier this year, the family of Jackson's former "Black Sox" teammate Buck Weaver officially asked Manfred to consider reinstatement for the former third baseman.
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In a letter dated July 20, 2015, obtained by the Hall of Very Good, Manfred wrote to Marcley explaining his decision.
Jackson and seven of his teammates were banned for life by then-commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis after their perceived involvement in throwing the 1919 World Series. In 13 MLB seasons, Jackson hit .356 — third-best in history behind Ty Cobb (.367) and Rogers Hornsby (.359) — and posted a .940 OPS.
Manfred also plans later this year to decide on the fate of Pete Rose, who remains banned for gambling on games.