WATCH: Here’s a free hitting lesson from Pete Rose

CINCINNATI, OH - JUNE 25: Former Cincinnati Reds player and Major League Baseball all-time hits leader Pete Rose speaks during his induction in to the Reds Hall of Fame before a game between the Cincinnati Reds and the San Diego Padres at Great American Ball Park on June 25, 2016 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

Credit: Jamie Sabau

Credit: Jamie Sabau

CINCINNATI, OH - JUNE 25: Former Cincinnati Reds player and Major League Baseball all-time hits leader Pete Rose speaks during his induction in to the Reds Hall of Fame before a game between the Cincinnati Reds and the San Diego Padres at Great American Ball Park on June 25, 2016 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)
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May 17, 2017
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Cincinnati Reds great Pete Rose has 4,256 major-league hits and at least that many opinions.

When the Hit King gets to talking about baseball, there’s not much better.

Take for example this segment from FOX Sports’ “MLB Whiparound” in which Rose talks about his approach at the plate, including the perfect plane for a solid swing.

Bonus: Frank Thomas explains his approach and why strikeouts continue to rise in baseball today.

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