American · Cincinnati, Ohio · Born 14 April 1941American baseball player known as 'Charlie Hustle' who holds the all-time MLB hits record with 4,256 hits but was banned from baseball for gambling.
Peter Edward Rose was born in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1941. He has the most hits in MLB history — 4,256 — and played more games than any position player. His hustle — he ran to first base on walks — earned him the nickname Charlie Hustle. He won three World Series. He was banned from baseball for life in 1989 for betting on games as manager of the Reds — including betting on the Reds. He has never been inducted into the Hall of Fame. He died in September 2024. Whether his records or his ban define his legacy remains the most unresolved question in baseball history.
All-time hits leader (4,256 hits), Charlie Hustle nickname
His 4,256 career hits is 427 more than any other player in baseball history — the widest margin for any all-time record in major American professional sport.
Did You Know?How They Played
Aggressive contact hitter, versatile fielder, hustled on every play
Lasting Impact
Greatest contact hitter in baseball history, banned from Hall of Fame due to gambling
Career Honours
- World Series 3x (1975,1976,1980)
- NL MVP 1973
- All-Star 17x (at five positions)
| Team | Period | Games |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Reds | 1963–1978 | 2722 |
| Philadelphia Phillies | 1979–1983 | 645 |
| Montreal Expos | 1984–1984 | 95 |
American Athletes