“RIP Pete Rose, should have been in the hall by now” - MLB fans mourn the passing of 'Charlie Hustle'

MLB fans reacted to the death of former baseball player and manager Pete Rose, who passed away on Monday at his home in Las Vegas at the age of 83. The longtime Cincinnati Reds player had a career filled with numerous achievements and his fair share of controversies.

Rose, also known as "Charlie Hustle," had a 24-year-long career in Major League Baseball. He was best known for his time with the Cincinnati Reds, playing from 1963 to 1978. After spending some years with the Philadelphia Phillies and Montreal Expos, he returned to the Reds, playing from 1984 to 1986.

Pete Rose holds the record for most games played (3,562), most plate appearances (15,890), and most career hits (4,256). Fans were saddened to hear of Rose’s death and shared their condolences on X (formerly Twitter).

“Sad that they didnt put him in the hall before he passed,” a fan said.

“RIP Pete. Should have been in the hall by now,” another fan said.

“PETE WAS THE GREATEST HITTER OF ALL TIME,” another fan wrote.

Many other fans continued to share their views on Pete Rose, with many calling for MLB to include him in the Hall of Fame.

“Unforgivable they didnt put him in the hall. Rest in peace Charlie Hustle,” a comment reads.

“RIP to one of the best there ever was,” another comment reads.

“Greatest player of all time. Put him in the HoF @MLB Do the right thing,” someone wrote.

As of now, no cause of death has been announced. Rose was considered a baseball legend and holds the NL record for the longest hitting streak at 44 games.

Cincinnati Reds share condolences on Pete Rose’s death

Pete Rose was a 17-time All-Star, a three-time World Series champion, and won the NL MVP award in 1973 as well as the World Series MVP in 1975. He achieved many of those accolades as a member of the Cincinnati Reds.

On Monday, the Reds expressed their condolences on the passing of the baseball legend, sharing:

“The Reds are heartbroken to learn of the passing of baseball legend Pete Rose.”

In August 1989, Rose was placed on MLB’s ineligible list after an investigation found that he had gambled on baseball. Rose didn't admit to betting on baseball until 2004 when he revealed it in his autobiography.

The MLB Hall of Fame began excluding players on the permanently ineligible list from being inducted in 1991, which prevented Rose from receiving this honor. He was inducted into the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame in 2016.