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September 23, 1985

Ball Park Figure

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Here are some odds and ends from Pete Rose :

MOST IMPORTANT HIT—Seventh-inning single against Boston 's Rogelio Moret to tie Game 7 of the '75 World Series.

MOST IMPORTANT HOMER—Twelfth-inning game winner against Harry Parker of the Mets to tie the '73 NLCS at two games apiece.

TYPES OF BATS USED—"Always a fat-handled Ul," ranging in weight from 32 to 34 ounces and in length from 33� to 36 inches.

TOUGHEST PITCHER TO HIT—Randy Jones.

EASIEST PITCHER TO HIT—Bob Welch.

FAVORITE FIELDING POSITION—First base.

FAVORITE BALLPLAYER—Johnny Temple , second baseman.

LONGEST OHFER—0 for 20, two times (May 18-23, 1974 and Aug. 8-13, 1976).

DISABLED LIST—Once, for a broken thumb, July 6-27, 1968.

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