The Cincinnati Reds will wear a No. 14 patch on the sleeve of their jersey this season to honor hometown star and career hits leader Pete Rose, the team announced Monday.

Cincinnati Reds ' jerseys will sport a new patch this season in honor of baseball's all-time hits leader, Pete Rose. The Reds gave a sneak peek of the patch on social media Monday, which features Rose's signature baseball number. Rose, who was one of the most divisive figures in baseball history, passed away last year. He was 83.

CINCINNATI — The Reds will honor Pete Rose with a special patch with the number 14 on the sleeve of their jerseys this season. Rose died in September. The announced the new jersey patch on Monday morning. Rose played 24 seasons for the Reds, Phillies and Expos, tallying a Major League record 4,256 career hits.