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Pete Rose

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Pete Rose was an American baseball player and manager whose 24-season Major League Baseball career included the Cincinnati Reds, Philadelphia Phillies, and Montreal Expos. A switch-hitting infielder and outfielder, he accumulated 4,256 career hits, the recognized MLB record, won three batting titles, and was named National League Most Valuable Player in 1973. In 1989, he accepted permanent placement on baseball's ineligible list after an investigation into betting on baseball, leaving him barred from the Hall of Fame under its eligibility rules.

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How many career hits did Pete Rose have?

Pete Rose holds Major League Baseball's career hits record with 4,256 hits. He reached that total during a 24-season playing career from 1963 through 1986.

Why was Pete Rose banned from baseball?

Rose accepted permanent ineligibility in 1989 after an MLB investigation into betting on baseball while he was a player-manager for the Cincinnati Reds. The investigation concerned betting activity connected to the 1985-87 period.

Is Pete Rose still on MLB's permanently ineligible list?

MLB announced in May 2025 that Rose's permanent ineligibility was removed posthumously after his death in 2024. That decision did not erase the 1989 gambling investigation or his 4,256-hit record.

Which teams did Pete Rose play for?

Rose spent most of his career with the Cincinnati Reds, then played for the Philadelphia Phillies and Montreal Expos. He returned to Cincinnati as a player-manager before ending his playing career in 1986.