July 16, 201412 yr What are Pete's best known qualities? I know these answers, but I want some help here from you guys and I'll reveal where I'm going shortly.
July 16, 201412 yr He was an average player at best, but his hustle and competitiveness made him great.
July 16, 201412 yr The will to win every game he played in. The 1970 All Star Game is the perfect example. He didn't see it was an exhibition or a game for fun. Every time he stepped on the field he played to win the game. That's a trait that's missing from from ML ballplayers today.
July 16, 201412 yr Author So far we've got: Will to Win Competitiveness Hustle Pride/Ego I'll add that I think all those are a by-product of his work ethic. Would "stubbornness" be a fair addition to the list; a relative of these traits? I'll get to the gambling angle as well, but rest assured that's part of it. Feel free to include traits relating to that side of him (let's keep the jokes to a minimum — we're not covering any new ground here), as in how they made him a successful gambler — his suspension notwithstanding.
July 16, 201412 yr So far we've got: Will to Win Competitiveness Hustle Pride/Ego I'll add that I think all those are a by-product of his work ethic. Would "stubbornness" be a fair addition to the list; a relative of these traits? I'll get to the gambling angle as well, but rest assured that's part of it. Feel free to include traits relating to that side of him (let's keep the jokes to a minimum — we're not covering any new ground here), as in how they made him a successful gambler — his suspension notwithstanding. Stubbornness is definitely one of them. That's why it took him all those years to admit he gambled on baseball.
July 16, 201412 yr Baseball knowledge. I'm not sure the best way to define that attribute, but he knew everything about the game. He was a statistics nut, which probably made him a better player.
July 16, 201412 yr I think the way he treated baseball not just as a living, but as a way of life was one of his best qualities. For him to grind out all of those hits while constantly adapting by playing multiple positions over his career shows just how hard he worked at his craft. He just seemed like he genuinely loved the game and I'm sure he'd still be involved somehow if he were allowed to be. I know he had a lot of negative traits in his personal life but the way he worked at the game of baseball is something that all players should try to emulate.
July 16, 201412 yr Author Baseball knowledge. I'm not sure the best attribute way to define that attribute, but he knew everything about the game. He was a statistics nut, which probably made him a better player. I like it. Student of the game. He used that in all three of his baseball endeavors: as player, manager and gambler.
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