VIDEO: Hank Aaron Destroys Cheaters From Astros Scandal and Claims They Should All Be Banned From MLB
By Brendan Balsamo
Everybody has been giving their opinion on the Houston Astros sign-stealing controversy. From fans, to current MLB players, to former players, there seems to be a common sentiment of anger towards those who tarnished the game with their actions. Hall-of-Famer and prolific home run hitter Hank Aaron finally spoke out on it on the topic in an interview with NBC.
.@craigmelvin asked Hank Aaron about the Astros’ scandal during a recent interview: “Do you think the punishment fit the crime?”
— TODAY (@TODAYshow) February 6, 2020
“No, I don’t. I think whoever did that should be out of baseball the rest of their life.” -Aaron pic.twitter.com/PTLF6z9azs
Yes, the old-school Aaron said that he believes the punishment did not fit the crime whatsoever. "I think whoever did that should be out of baseball the rest of their life," he told interviewer Craig Melvin.
Aaron is one of the most highly respected individuals around the game of baseball today. In his 23-year career, he accumulated over 3,700 hits and 755 home runs, then the MLB record, without stealing signs electronically. His opinion is not to be taken lightly, as he's been around the game since his debut in 1954.
Hank Aaron says those involved in the Astros sign-stealing scandal should be banned from baseball for life https://t.co/JzDhZNMhYi
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) February 6, 2020
Many others around baseball share the same opinion. Ban the culprits from the game forever.