Reaction to the death of baseball hits leader Pete Rose, who died Monday at age 83

Reaction to the death of Pete Rose , MLB'S all-time hits leader who was banned from baseball for gambling on the game, who died Monday at 83.

"The Reds are heartbroken to learn of the passing of baseball legend Pete Rose." —- The Cincinnati Reds.

"The Phillies are saddened to learn of Pete Rose's passing. He will always be remembered for his grit and hustle, and for playing an integral role in bringing the team its first World Series championship." —- The Philadelphia Phillies.

"Words can't describe how I feel right now my Idol and friend growing up wanting to be Pete Rose you'll be dearly missed my friend RIP my Brother." —- Former major leaguer and Hall of Famer Wade Boggs.

"Absolutely heartbroken to hear the devastating news about Pete Rose's passing. (heart emoji). He always brought a smile to my face when we worked together at Fox. He was true original and 1 of 1. Nobody loved baseball more than Pete and I'll miss him terribly." —- Former major leaguer and Fox broadcaster Alex Rodriguez.

"RIP Pete Rose. Another player than should be in the HOF." —- Former MLB slugger Jose Canseco.

"It's hard. ... Just to be able to have lost Pete Rose today is a big hit for a lot of baseball families. It's a tough one right now." —- ESPN announcer Eduardo Perez, son of Rose's Reds teammate Tony Perez.