Which Non Hall of Fame Major League Baseball Player Leads in Hits?

You might be surprised at the information you are about to learn regarding the question of who is the all time leader in hits in Major League Baseball that is not in the hall of fame?

Pete Rose is the all time hit leader ever in Major League Baseball. However, this individual does not have a place in the hall of fame. Rose played baseball from 1963 through 1986, during which time he had 4,256 hits. The second place player is approximately 60 hits behind. That individual is Ty Cobb with 4,191 hits.

Pete Rose and the Hall of Fame

Pete Rose might very well be in the Hall of Fame, and he might even be an active manager in Major League Baseball, if it had not been for a particular series of events that ruined his shots at both titles.

In August of 1989, he was not only accused of betting on baseball, but also of betting on his own team, the Cincinnati Reds, while he both played for them and managed them. Although he initially denied the claims, he did agree to be put on the list of people who are permanently ineligible from baseball. Shortly after, the Hall of Fame decided that people on this list could not be permitted into the Hall of Fame.

The Outcome

Maybe you are wondering what ever became of Pete Rose, since he has no physical place in baseball anymore. Well, 15 years after the accusation first came into play, Rose finally admitted that he had gambled on baseball games during his time in the league. However, to this day, he still firmly states that he never placed any bets on the Cincinnati Reds.