Pete Rose: Quick Facts

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Pete Rose is a MLB baseball player. He was born on April 14, 1941

Facts

Also Known As Peter Edward Rose • Charlie Hustle
Born April 14, 1941 • Cincinnati • Ohio
Died September 30, 2024 (aged 83) • Las Vegas • Nevada
Awards And Honors Most Valuable Player (1973) • Gold Glove (x2) • World Series MVP • Silver Slugger Award • Rookie of the Year Award • 3x batting champion • 3 World Series championships • 1x MVP • 17x All-Star
Height/Weight 5 ft 11 inches, 192 lb (180 cm, 87 kg)
Batting Hand both
Throwing Hand right
Debut Date April 8, 1963
Last Game August 17, 1986
Jersey Number 14 (1979-1983, Philadelphia Phillies) • 14 (1984-1984, Montreal Expos) • 14 (1968-1986, Cincinnati Reds) • 14 (1963-1967, Cincinnati Reds)
Position outfielder, first baseman, and third baseman
At Bats 14,053
Batting Average 0.303
Hits 4,256
Home Runs 160
On-Base Percentage 0.375
On-Base Plus Slugging 0.784
Runs 2,165
Runs Batted In 1,314
Slugging Percentage 0.409
Stolen Bases 198
Twitter Handle @PeteRose_14

Top Questions

What was Pete Rose's batting average?
Pete Rose had a career batting average of 0.303.
How tall was Pete Rose?
Pete Rose was 5 ft 11 inches, 192 lb (180 cm, 87 kg).
When was Pete Rose born?
Pete Rose was born on April 14, 1941.
What position did Pete Rose play?
Pete Rose played outfielder, first baseman, and third baseman.
How many hits did Pete Rose have?
Pete Rose had 4,256 hits in his career.
Where was Pete Rose born?
Pete Rose was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States.
How many home runs did Pete Rose hit?
Pete Rose hit 160 home runs during his career.

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