Pete Rose

Date of Birth: April 14, 1941

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Biography

Peter Edward Rose, commonly known as Pete Rose and nicknamed “Charlie Hustle,” is a former professional baseball player and manager. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Rose is best known for his time with the Cincinnati Reds, where he played the majority of his career. He also had stints with the Philadelphia Phillies and the Montreal Expos. Over his 24-season career in Major League Baseball (MLB), Rose established himself as a versatile and dedicated player, achieving numerous records and accolades. Rose is the all-time MLB leader in hits (4,256), games played (3,562), at-bats (14,053), singles (3,215), and outs (10,328). He was a switch hitter and played multiple positions, including first baseman, second baseman, third baseman, and outfielder. Rose was a 17-time All-Star, 3-time World Series champion, and received the National League MVP Award in 1973. Despite his on-field success, Rose’s career has been marred by controversy. In 1989, he received a lifetime ban from baseball for betting on games while he was both a player and manager of the Reds. This ban has excluded him from Hall of Fame consideration, despite his impressive statistics and contributions to the sport.

5 Interesting Facts about Pete Rose

1. Pete Rose is the only player in MLB history to play more than 500 games at five different positions.

2. He won the Rookie of the Year award in 1963.

3. Rose holds the record for most career hits with 4,256, surpassing Ty Cobb’s longstanding record.

4. He managed the Cincinnati Reds from 1984 to 1989.

5. Rose’s number 14 was retired by the Cincinnati Reds in 2016.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Pete Rose

1. “I’d walk through hell in a gasoline suit to play baseball.”

2. “It’s a round ball and a round bat, and you got to hit it square.”

3. “I’d be willing to bet you, if I was a betting man, that I have never bet on baseball.”

4. “The thing I’m most proud of is that I paid attention to detail.”

5. “The game of baseball is a clean, cool, classic game.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

The highest net worth Pete Rose achieved is estimated to be approximately $3 million.

Children

Pete Rose has five children. His children are Fawn, Pete Rose Jr., Morgan, Tyler, and Cara. Pete Rose Jr. followed in his father’s footsteps and played professional baseball, including a brief stint in Major League Baseball.