July 11, 2014 - Babe Ruth is #1

One hundred years ago on July 11, 1914, the Boston Red Sox gave a 19 year-old kid, his first pitching start.  His name was BABE RUTH.

He pitched seven innings, allowing two runs on three hits and picked up the win.

Many people only think of Babe Ruth as only a hitter, but he went 94-46 as a pitcher for a .691 winning percentage which is #8 on the All-Time list.  His career ERA was also 2.28.

Babe Ruth is better known as the player who slugged 714 Home Runs.  A number not exceeded until Hank Aaron in 1974.

But Ruth in his career, also had 123 stolen bases, 136 triples, and a LIFETIME batting average of .342.  In 1921, Ruth had 59 HRs, twice as many as the next closest player and more than all but 2 teams.  Despite his life style and diet, Ruth never spent a day on the disabled list.

Babe Ruth will always be my #1 baseball player of ALL-TIME.