Hustle, much like Chisholm’s theory, remains complicated. “Some of it is what you would call eyewash, and some of it’s real,” Brewers manager Pat Murphy explained.

In Charlie Hustle’s day, 110% effort was the norm. In modern baseball, it’s complicated There’s no quicker way for a player to earn praise inside the dugout than with a little hustle.

Of course, that wouldn’t have gone over well with “Charlie Hustle” himself — the late Pete Rose, who elevated hustling to an art form. That was also before the age of the viral bat flip.

In Charlie Hustle’s day, 110% effort was non-negotiable. In modern baseball, it’s more complicated By PAT GRAHAM , AP Sports Writer Updated June 13, 2025 8:01 a.m.

In Charlie Hustle’s day, 110% effort was non-negotiable. In modern baseball, it’s more complicated By PAT GRAHAM , AP Sports Writer Updated June 13, 2025 8:01 a.m.

In Charlie Hustle’s day, 110% effort was non-negotiable. In modern baseball, it’s more complicated There’s no quicker way for a player to earn praise inside the dugout than with a little hustle ...