On November 7, 2025, President Donald Trump granted a full pardon to former Major League Baseball star Darryl Strawberry, clearing his 1995 conviction for tax evasion. Strawberry, once an iconic figure in baseball, was convicted for failing to report income from personal appearances and autographs. He served a sentence of home confinement and probation.

Strawberry’s post-baseball life has been marked by both struggle and redemption. After facing substance abuse issues during his career, Strawberry turned his life around through recovery efforts. He founded a ministry dedicated to helping others overcome addiction and has become an advocate for sobriety and personal growth.

The pardon acknowledges Strawberry’s rehabilitation, with the White House highlighting his contributions to recovery programs and the positive impact he has had on others. This action reflects a broader effort by the Trump administration to offer clemency to those who have shown remorse and taken steps to better themselves.

Strawberry’s conviction had cast a shadow over his career, but the pardon eliminates the legal barriers that have lingered since. For him, it marks the end of a challenging chapter and opens a new one, allowing him to continue his work in the recovery community with a renewed sense of freedom.

Sources: AP News, The Guardian, Politico