Grandma's Scorebook

Pete Rose’s 3,000th Hit

  • 1978
  • Milestones & Records

Pete Rose gets his 3,000th hit

Expos 4, Reds 3 in Cincinnati

May 5, 1978: Pete Rose hit a single to LF off Steve Rogers in B5 for his 3,000th career hit. She adds a note next to his 3,000th hit, “Rose’s 3000 celebration time out”. He tied the great Roberto Clemente with 3,000 career hits. He ended his career with 4,256 hits.