All-time MLB hits leader (4,256). 3× World Series champion. 1973 NL MVP. Charlie Hustle. Banned from MLB since 1989; not in Hall of Fame.
Position
Multiple (1B/2B/3B/OF)
Size
5'11" · 200 lb
Born
Apr 14, 1941 · Cincinnati, Ohio
Died
Sep 30, 2024
Drafted
1960
4,256
Hits
3,562
Games
14,053
At Bats
2,165
Runs Scored
.303
Batting Average
Pete Rose played 24 MLB seasons across three franchises, finishing with 4,256 career hits — the all-time MLB record by 67 over Ty Cobb's 4,189. Three-time World Series champion (1975, 1976 with Reds; 1980 with Phillies), 1973 NL MVP, 17 All-Star selections, and the all-time leader in games played (3,562) and at-bats (14,053). Charlie Hustle was the nickname; running to first base on walks was the signature move. Banned from MLB in August 1989 by Commissioner Bart Giamatti for betting on baseball games during his managing career. The ban remains in effect; he never reached the Baseball Hall of Fame. Rose died September 30, 2024 at age 83 in Las Vegas, never reinstated.
Career
1963-1978, 1984-1986
Cincinnati Reds (two stints)
Spent 19 of his 24 MLB seasons with the Reds. Won the 1973 NL MVP, two World Series rings (1975, 1976 — the Big Red Machine), and three batting titles. Returned in 1984 as player-manager.
1979-1983
Philadelphia Phillies
Five seasons as Phillies' first baseman after leaving Cincinnati as a free agent. Won the 1980 World Series — the Phillies' first championship in franchise history. Hit his 4,000th hit as a Phillie.
1984
Montreal Expos
One brief stint with Montreal. Cincinnati traded for him mid-1984 after the Expos used him primarily as a pinch-hitter.
Honors & Awards
3× World Series Champion (1975, 1976 with Reds; 1980 with Phillies)1973 NL MVP1975 World Series MVP17× MLB All-Star3× NL batting championAll-time MLB hits leader (4,256)All-time MLB games-played leader (3,562)Banned from MLB (1989) — ineligible for Hall of FameReds retired #14 jersey (under exempt status while ban remains)
