Pete Rose is now eligible for the National Baseball Hall of Fame, although opinions about his candidacy vary.
On the field, Rose’s achievements are monumental—he holds the record for the most hits in MLB history, has three World Series titles, and has been selected for 17 All-Star games, finishing his career with a .303 batting average. Yet, his history with gambling casts a long shadow.
Back in 1989, Rose faced a lifetime ban due to allegations of betting on baseball games while he was both a player and a manager. In 1991, the Hall of Fame made it clear that anyone on the ineligible list could not be considered for induction.
However, recently Major League Baseball announced that the ineligibility rule would end upon a player’s death, making room for Rose as a Hall of Fame candidate. There is potential for his induction, but some still have mixed feelings about it, including Gunner Henderson, a current All-Star shortstop.
“He’s undoubtedly one of the all-time great hitters,” Henderson noted. “I get the concerns, but his track record speaks volumes. The leader in hits should be recognized—I’m glad to see this change.”
Henderson shared his thoughts on Rose while discussing his recent performance, remarking how he’s been using VKTRY insoles since spring training. He discovered them through Instagram ads and was intrigued by their concept and the science behind them. “Stability is crucial for me, especially playing infield, and these insoles passed the test,” he explained.
In his past 23 games, Henderson has hit .301 with an .883 OPS, clearly benefiting from the support of the insoles. However, to match Rose’s achievements, he’ll have to continue this pace for a long time.
