[pepsi_junkie]

Basically Rose is saying that Bench had a lot of RBIs because Rose was always on base. That's pretty much a true statement, Rose set records for hits and he batted ahead of Bench. Whatever he failings as a man (and they are many) Rose was a hell of a ball player and he set hitting records so it's probably true that Bench would have had fewer opportunities with runners in scoring position if Rose was not on the team.

It's very debateable that Rose's assumption that with likely fewer RBIs would have kept Bench out of the Hall of Fame. But Rose views the world through Rose colored glasses so of course he sees it that way.

[treetopsandroofs]

I’ll bet most of us would have a hearty laugh if Mickey Rivers said the same thing about Reggie Jackson.

[dangus]

>> Basically Rose is saying that Bench had a lot of RBIs because Rose was always on base. That’s pretty much a true statement, Rose set records for hits and he batted ahead of Bench. <<

Rose had a thoroughly mediocre on-base percentage. Bench was actually LESS likely to drive in runs because Rose batted in front of him. THAT’S a statistical fact.

[jazusamo]

I agree and firmly believe Bench would be in the HOF no matter who batted in front of him.