As the Cincinnati Reds road trip swung north to Montreal in May of 1985, Pete Rose was less than 50 hits from baseball immortality - surpassing Ty Cobb's record of 4,191 career hits. Now 44, Rose's sweet swing wasn't as whip-fast as it used to be, and 1985 saw his pre-season bat order from Mizuno fulfilled with 31.6 ounce bats, lighter than his previous 32 and 33 ounce orders. As the elusive record came with his grasp, the Japanese bat manufacturer added a special "PR 4192" graphic to Rose's bats to commemorate the achievement.

                This offered bat displays excellent use and is un-cracked. There are several ball marks with stitch impressions that are visible on the right, left and back barrel. The handle has been taped in a distinctive six rings pattern with an additional 4 ½ inch spiral pattern to enhance the grip. The number “14” is on the knob and top barrel in white paint. This bat, in the opinion of PSA/DNA possesses two notable player characteristics for Rose bats of this era. The first is the previously mentioned tape application and the painted number “14” on the knob. PSA/DNA has also confirmed through the use of X-Ray that this bat is indeed corked, making this a rare occurrence. Rose has also signed his name on the barrel in silver marker. This bat comes with a LOA from PSA/DNA (1B03506) and has been graded a near-perfect GU 9. There is also a LOA from JSA for Rose's signature.

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