The debate over <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pete-rose">Pete Rose’s</a> place in Cooperstown continues to stir emotions across the baseball world. While his record-setting career at the plate remains unmatched, his permanent ban from Major League Baseball has kept him locked out of the Hall of Fame for more than three decades.



Now, a prominent voice has stepped forward. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cincinnati-reds">Cincinnati Reds</a> manager Terry Francona, a figure respected across generations of the game, has made it clear where he stands on Rose’s Hall of Fame credentials.



“I know I oversimplify things, but what Pete did as a player—if he’s not in, there is no Hall of Fame,” Francona said in an interview with ESPN. “But I get it. There are some things that … I’m glad I don’t have to make those decisions.”



<h2>Personal history and professional respect</h2>



Francona’s view isn’t based on distant admiration. He and Rose shared a clubhouse in 1984 with the Montreal Expos, and later reconnected in Cincinnati during the 1987 season, when Rose was managing the Reds. Their shared history adds weight to Francona’s opinion—and highlights the personal respect behind his words.



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Rose’s ban from baseball stems from his involvement in gambling on <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb">MLB</a> games, including Reds games, during his time as both a player and manager. In August 1989, he was officially placed on the ineligible list. Two years later, the Baseball Hall of Fame ruled that no player on that list would be considered for induction, cementing Rose’s exclusion.


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<h2>The Commissioner’s decision and what lies ahead</h2>



Everything changed last fall when Commissioner Rob Manfred posthumously lifted Rose’s ban, along with that of 16 other deceased individuals. The move reopened the door for Rose to be considered by the Classic Baseball Era Committee, which votes next in December 2027.


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To be inducted, Rose will need 12 of 16 votes (75%) from the committee. If he falls short, he won’t appear on the ballot again until the 2030 cycle. With his case once again in the spotlight, support from baseball lifers like Francona may prove influential—if not decisive.


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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pete-rose">Pete Rose</a> passed away at 83, but his legacy in MLB will live on. He won numerous awards and set records that still stand today, records that are highly unlikely to be broken by any player. The former Reds, Phillies, and Expos star achieved feats that cement his place among the game’s legends.



One of the most memorable aspects of Pete Rose’s <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mlb">MLB</a> career was his versatility on the field. During his early years with the Cincinnati Reds, he started at second base before moving to right field. Rose also played as a left fielder, right fielder, third baseman, and first baseman, making him the only player to earn multiple All-Star appearances at multiple positions.



Pete Rose wasn’t just versatile in terms of fielding positions; he was also a special hitter, capable of batting both right-handed and left-handed. This switch-hitting ability was a key factor in his rise to legendary status and helped him establish one of his most iconic records: the all-time hits leader.



Rose’s career was filled with countless accolades, but one of his most significant achievements came during his time with the Cincinnati Reds, the team that would make him a legend. He won three World Series titles (two with Reds), solidifying his place in baseball history.



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<h2>How many hits did Pete Rose have in his career?</h2>



According to the stats, Pete Rose recorded a total of 4,256 hits, playing in the majors from 1963 to 1986. Only one other player has surpassed the 4,000-hit mark: Ty Cobb. Notably, none of the top 10 hit leaders are still active; they’ve all retired.



<h2>What other all-time records does Pete Rose hold?</h2>



In addition to being the all-time hits leader, Pete Rose is also the all-time leader in games played, with 3,562 professional appearances in MLB. He remains the all-time leader in at-bats (14,053), singles (3,215), and outs (10,328).

Pete Rose passes away at 83: What position did the MLB’s all-time hits leader play?

Pete Rose passes away at 83: What position did the MLB’s all-time hits leader play? - Bolavip US

Pete Rose is – without a doubt – one of the most talented players in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mlb" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MLB</a> history. Looking at his résumé, the fact that he wasn’t inducted into the Hall of Fame decades ago seems like a travesty.
With4,256 career hits, a batting average of.303, and a412–373 managerial record – among many more accolades – you could argue that Rose could’ve made the HoF as both a player or <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-highest-paid-coaches" target="_blank" rel="noopener">a manager.</a>
Sadly, tho, he was banned from baseball for making picks for gamblers and is no longer eligible to be inducted, regardless of how much he gave this game. That, however, doesn’t bother him anymore; especially after being inducted into the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cincinnati-reds" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cincinnati Reds</a> Hall of Fame back in 2016.
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<h2>Pete Rose Says He Won’t Live Worried About The Hall Of Fame</h2>
“For those people who are worried about the Hall of Fame, you’ve got to remember I got suspended in 1989. That’s 32 years ago. I’m not going to live the rest of my life worried about going to baseball’s Hall of Fame,“ Rose told the media.
“If I’m ever bestowed that honor, I’ll be the happiest guy in the world. I don’t think me picking games –– not betting on games, I have to keep saying that –– picking games for customers will not in any way, shape or form hurt my opportunity to get to the Hall of Fame someday. I’m not the only guy that’s ever made a bet in the world of baseball. I probably bet today less than any of them,” he concluded.

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<h2>Rose Will Sell His Sports Picks For $89 A Month</h2>
And now, to make things more ironic and perhaps go full-circle, Pete Rose announced that he’ll be selling his sports pick with Upick for $89 a month, claiming that he’s trying to make a living like anybody else:
“By me working with Upick, I’m not hurting Rob Manfred. I’m not trying to show him up by doing that. I’m trying to make a living like everyone else. I’m not making a bet on the baseball game; I’m picking a baseball game. I’m using my knowledge to pick a game for whoever is working with Upick,” Rose said.
“But picking games on Upick don’t make me a bad person. It’s not me trying to give baseball a black eye, because I’m not. I love baseball,” he concluded.
I don’t know about you, but if I were to gamble, I’d sure listen to Pete’s advice.

Pete Rose to sell baseball picks, opens up on his Hall of Fame case

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