All-time MLB hits leader Pete Rose reportedly passed away on Monday at his residence in Las Vegas at 83 years old, according to TMZ.
MLB legend Pete Rose has died at the age of 83 💔 #RIP https://t.co/eEtJId815Z
— TMZ (@TMZ) September 30, 2024
Rose earned the nickname “Charlie Hustle” for his incredible, consistent effort on the field, which included sprinting to first base even when he drew a walk. More often than not, though, opposing pitchers had no choice but to try to outfox him. More often than just about any batter in MLB history, those who had to throw to Rose came up short time and again.
There has never been another player like Pete Rose in my lifetime. This is the way I will remember him, playing the game harder than anyone else ever did.
Few athletes will leave behind more complicated legacies. Today isn’t the day for that.
Today, let’s just say thanks to… pic.twitter.com/pXgnSZXUZg
— Mike Greenberg (@Espngreeny) September 30, 2024
This is quite the quote to capture the passion Rose had for the game of baseball:
I'd walk through hell in a gasoline suit to play baseball. -Pete Rose pic.twitter.com/j2WKoSI2M6
— Baseball Quotes (@BaseballQuotes1) September 30, 2024
Unfortunately, the hits record, the three World Series titles — including two with his hometown team, the Cincinnati Reds — and countless other accolades are overshadowed by Rose’s longstanding exclusion from Cooperstown and the Baseball Hall of Fame. I think it’s in sort of poor taste to mention the gambling scandal Rose was at the center of, which didn’t have to do with teams he played for, but which earned him a lifetime ban from baseball.
Considering Rose is, beyond reproach, one of the greatest baseball players to ever do it, he deserves a spot in the Hall of Fame. They’ve let in a lot of guys who did steroids in the steroid era. Sports betting is legal and rampant across the country at this point. Maybe it’s time to give a little ground, honor Rose’s legacy, and put him in the Hall.
There will be plenty of debate about that issue. Already that’s how the reactions to Rose’s death are trending. Again, that’s not ideal, but it’s probably all that most fans/outsiders who are saddened by losing him can reach for at the moment.
Pete Rose dies at 83. Indefensible MLB never allowed him in the hall of fame.
— Clay Travis (@ClayTravis) September 30, 2024
Truly disgusting that the MLB and their writers didn’t vote Pete Rose into the Hall of Fame while he was alive.
A real tragedy that he did not get to see himself in the Hall of Fame. No player deserved to be in the Hall over him.
RIP the Hit King. YOU DESERVED BETTER.
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— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) September 30, 2024
RIP Pete Rose
Another player than should be in the HOF pic.twitter.com/lmYU8z3RX6
— Jose Canseco (@JoseCanseco) September 30, 2024
Pete Rose dying before getting in the hall of fame is a travesty
— Ricky Bobby 🎯 (@RickyBobbyBets) September 30, 2024
My view on Pete Rose's lifetime ban is that it was supposed to last a lifetime. Now that that's done, get him into the Hall of Fame, where he belongs.
— Matt Welch (@MattWelch) September 30, 2024
💔 Pete Rose epitomized effort and hustle. The ultimate competitor. He was my childhood hero. My inspiration to dive on loose balls, sprint to first base on a walk and to play every game like it was my last. Rest In Peace Charlie Hustle. The Hall of Fame is worthless without you! pic.twitter.com/WRBE6hyraY
— Pat Kelsey (@patkelsey) September 30, 2024
I’m sure what many people view to be the right thing (Rose’s bust in Cooperstown) will get done someday. For now, it’s best to just send our best wishes and prayers to Rose and his loved ones. The term “GOAT” gets thrown around too often, but when it came to hitting a baseball, Rose was very much in the conversation. RIP to The Hit King.
PETE ROSE RESUME
• Career .303 AVG
• 4256 career Hits
• 44 GM Hit Streak
• 17x All-Star
• 3x Batting Title
• 3x World Series Champpic.twitter.com/WCZx7FOX6J— Prospect Dugout (@prospectdugout) March 22, 2024
BREAKING: Baseball great Pete Rose has died at the age of 83. Rose holds the major league records for games (3,562), at bats (14,053), hits (4,256), and singles (3,215).
RIP to a legend. pic.twitter.com/R158etw6aF
— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) September 30, 2024
