Controversial baseball player Pete Rose has died at the age of 83, according to a report by TMZ.

Roses agent, Ryan Fiterman, confirmed the news to TMZ but said the family is asking for privacy at this time.

In addition, ABC News confirmed Roses death with the medical examiner in Clark County, Nevada, on Monday.

No cause of death was officially announced.

Rose, who played in the major leagues from 1963 to 1986, mostly for the Cincinnati Reds during their Big Red Machine era, was banned for gambling on the sport. He still holds records for hits (4,256) and games played (3,562).

Due to an uncles connections, the Cincinnati native was drafted by the Reds despite barely being scouted.

He took advantage of the opportunity and became the National League Rookie of the Year in 1963, according to Cincinnati.com . During his two-decades plus in the sport, Rose was named an All-Star 17 times and was also chosen the National Leagues Most Valuable Player in 1973.

Although Rose played more than 500 games at five different positions, he still won two Gold Gloves to go along with three batting titles. In 1978, he tied a nearly 100-year-old National League record when he got a hit in 44 consecutive games.

He earned the nickname Charlie Hustle for the way he would run to first base even when it appeared to be a routine out.