6:55 PM PT — Main League Baseball launched an announcement following the passing of Pete Rose … extending their condolences to Rose’s household, associates and associates “who admired his greatness, grit and willpower on the sphere of play.”

MLB legend Pete Rose has died on the age of 83, TMZ Sports activities has realized.

Rose, Main League Baseball’s hit king, handed away earlier at this time at his residence in Las Vegas … the place he was discovered by a member of the family.

Pete’s agent, Ryan Fiterman of Fiterman Sports activities, confirmed the information, including … “the household is asking for privateness right now.”

The reason for Pete’s demise is unclear. The Clark County ME (NV) has Rose’s physique, and they’re going to conduct an post-mortem this week.

Pete was at Fiterman Sports activities Group meet-and-greet in Nashville on Sunday afternoon. Rose was in a wheelchair, however we’re advised that is simply ‘trigger his again was aching. He gave the impression to be in good spirits, taking photographs and signing for droves of followers.

Rose even took a pic alongside Large Purple Machine teammates Dave Concepcion, George Foster, Tony Perez, and Ken Griffey Sr.

Pete, nicknamed “Charlie Hustle” for his tenacious play, was one of many biggest baseball gamers to ever grace a diamond, incomes 17 All-Star Recreation nods, successful three World Collection titles and the 1973 N.L. MVP.

No participant within the 100+ yr historical past of Main League Baseball had extra hits than Pete, who accrued an astounding 4,256 hits over his 24-season profession.

Rose additionally led MLB in video games performed (3,562), at-bats (15,890) and plate appearances (14,053).

Within the discipline, Rose was very versatile … enjoying first base, second base, third base, and the outfield.

Pete spent nearly all of his legendary profession with the Cincinnati Reds, but in addition performed for the Philadelphia Phillies and Montreal Expos, earlier than returning to Cinci and ending his profession as a player-manager.

Rose hung up the spikes for good (as a participant) in 1986.

In fact, Rose wasn’t with out controversy. He was banned from baseball by MLB commissioner Bart Giamatti in 1989 after the league decided he’d wager on baseball.

After denying he’d wagered on baseball for years, Pete finally admitted to it within the mid-2000s.

“The Reds are heartbroken to be taught of the passing of baseball legend Pete Rose,” the group stated of Pete’s passing.

Regardless of coming clear, MLB by no means lifted the lifetime ban, regardless of Rose — who was inducted into the Reds Corridor of Fame — being thought-about among the best gamers ever.

Now, in demise, it stays to be seen whether or not Pete will lastly have his rightful place in Cooperstown.