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Posted By: Dan Bretta

Pete Rose played about 4-5 years too long - he was a detriment to his team in those final years. Benching better players and inserting himself into the lineup to chase a hit record. No doubt he was a great punch and judy hitter with a lot of hustle in his younger days - he just can NOT be mentioned in the same breath with Joe Jackson when it comes to being a GREAT hitter. It's not even close - Pete Rose should be compared to Tony Oliva, not Cobb or Jackson or any other of the all time greats.