MIke and Mike said a few minutes ago that Rose wasn't even the best player on the Reds. They put Joe Morgan and Bench before him
Interesting that you left out what they said about Ripken. Basically beloved by all, but a step below all the other players that were talked about.
They also said that one of the things that hurts Rose in this type of discussion is that he played so many different positions. I know he played 1B, 2B, and 3B during is his career. Pretty sure he saw time in the OF. He will never be known as the best at any one position, but he is certainly one of the best all round players of all time.
I don't think that Pete was always the best player on the field, but he always worked harder than anyoen else. I think that's why so many people love him. He proved that you don't have to be the most talanted player to make the biggest impact on the game.
Can you imagine what Mickey Mantle could have done if he played like Pete??
Ripken had more homeruns, more Gold gloves, 270 more home runs almost 400 more RBI's and revolutionized the SS position.
Not to take anything away from Ripken, but a fellow by the name of Ernie Banks revolutionized the SS position. With 512 HR & two consecutive MVP's, numerous gold gloves plus many,many more accomplishments.........he's the short stop that started it all. (Disclaimer: only 277 HR were while playing SS)
Now to Pete Rose............during the era where HR hitters were making $100,000 a year, Pete became the first singles hitter to make $100,000.
His multi-position ability is a rare find. Learning just one position is an accomplishment, but Pete played several. He was in the lineup for his bat & the motivation he meant to his teammates.
Ripken had more homeruns, more Gold gloves, 270 more home runs almost 400 more RBI's and revolutionized the SS position.
Not to take anything away from Ripken, but a fellow by the name of Ernie Banks revolutionized the SS position. With 512 HR & two consecutive MVP's, numerous gold gloves plus many,many more accomplishments.........he's the short stop that started it all. (Disclaimer: only 277 HR were while playing SS)
Now to Pete Rose............during the era where HR hitters were making $100,000 a year, Pete became the first singles hitter to make $100,000.
His multi-position ability is a rare find. Learning just one position is an accomplishment, but Pete played several. He was in the lineup for his bat & the motivation he meant to his teammates.
4256 - enuff said
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GLB
PETE's the only player in history to play at least 500 games at 5 different positions.
