I’m a very casual baseball fan, but like a lot of people, I’ve been caught up in the recent, unparalleled success of the Milwaukee Brewers .

While every member of the team deserves applause for their contributions, one player stands out to me: Sal Frelick. What really strikes me about watching Frelick is how much he reminds me of Pete Rose — and by that, I mean Pete Rose the player, apart from the controversies that dogged his later career and legacy.

Is Frelick the “Charlie Hustle” of the modern game? He sure plays like it: diving for catches, running the bases with aggression, working every at-bat, and doing whatever it takes to get a win for the team. That’s what stands out — he’s focused on the team’s success, not just personal accolades.

Baseball today is dominated by stati

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