Pete Rose's death sends baseball world into mourning: 'Absolutely heartbroken'

All-time MLB hits leader who was denied a place in the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown leaves a controversial legacy.

The death of MLB’s hit king Pete Rose has sent the sports world into mourning and remembrance, as the polarizing Cincinnati Reds legend had many taking to social media to share their thoughts and send their condolences.

Rose evokes a wide range of emotions when speaking to sports fans, as he was one of the greatest ballplayers to ever step foot on a diamond, consistently giving his all to help his team win. 

On the other hand, Rose’s career has a giant cloud hanging over it after his gambling scandal led to a permanent ban from baseball, and he remained on that ban list until he died despite numerous reinstatement attempts. 

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1985: Cincinnati Reds player Pete Rose. (IMAGN)

But ESPN personality Mike Greenberg didn’t want to think about the complexity of Rose’s career and stardom. Instead, he just wanted to remember the baseball player with his post on X. 

"There has never been another player like Pete Rose in my lifetime," Greenberg wrote. "This is the way I will remember him, playing the game harder than anyone else ever did. 

PETE ROSE, MLB'S POLARIZING ALL-TIME HITS LEADER, DEAD AT 83

"Few athletes will leave behind more complicated legacies. Today isn’t the day for that. Today, let’s just say thanks to Charlie Hustle, for playing the way we always dreamt we would if given the chance. #RIP" 

Alex Rodriguez, who had controversy himself during his MLB career, paid homage to Rose with a short clip during their time together on Fox Sports, where he broke down how he used to use his hands in his signature swing. 

"Absolutely heartbroken to hear the