River Rat - Japan

"You can try all you want, but I'm still Pete Rose." - Pete Rose

There’s a classic Pete Rose story that always brings a smile, perfectly capturing his larger-than-life personality and competitive spirit. During an exhibition game in Japan in the 1970s, Pete Rose found himself at the plate facing a young Japanese pitcher. The pitcher was throwing a lot of junk balls—curveballs, changeups, anything to mess with Pete’s …