Trump Pardons Baseball Legend Darryl Strawberry for Past Crimes

On November 7th, 2025, President Donald Trump has granted a full pardon to former baseball player Darryl Strawberry for his past tax evasion and drug convictions. Strawberry, who enjoyed a successful 17-year career in Major League Baseball, winning three World Series titles with the Mets and Yankees, received the news in a surprising phone call from the President.

According to Strawberry, he was at home caring for his wife, who was recovering from surgery, when he received the call from Washington D.C. Trump spoke warmly about Strawberry's baseball days in New York City, praising him as one of the greatest players of the 1980s. The President then informed Strawberry that he was granting him a full pardon, freeing him from his past mistakes.

A White House official cited Strawberry's faith in Christianity and his sobriety as factors in Trump's decision to issue the pardon. Strawberry was released from prison in 2003 after serving 11 months behind bars for his previous convictions. This pardon marks a significant milestone in Strawberry's life, as he continues to rebuild his life and legacy after overcoming his personal challenges.