WASHINGTON — President Trump has pardoned former Mets legend Darryl Strawberry, who pleaded guilty to tax fraud in 1995 and served 11 months in Florida state prison for drug-related offenses.
“President Trump has approved a pardon for Darryl Strawberry, three-time World Series champion and eight-time MLB All-Star,” a White House official told The Post Friday.
“Mr. Strawberry served time and paid back taxes after pleading guilty to one count of tax evasion.
“Following his career, Mr. Strawberry found faith in Christianity and has been sober for over a decade – he has become active in ministry and started a recovery center which still operates today.”
Strawberry, now 63, was sentenced to three years’ probation and repaid $350,000 in back taxes following his guilty plea.
Trump’s pardon does not wipe Strawberry’s slate completely clean, as the drug charges were brought by state prosecutors rather than federal authorities.
