Babe Ruth (Pitcher & outfielder) 1914-19 BOS (A); 1920-34 NY (A); 1935 BOS (N) Born: 1895 Height: 6'2" Bats: Left Died: 1948 Hall of Fame: 1936 Throws: Left
The "Bambino", baseball's most famous player, is credited with bringing the game into a new era of excitement, big money, and national attention. Wherever he played, he drew big crowds. Ruth began his career in 1914 as a pitcher with the Red Sox. In 1920 he was sold to the Yankees. His 714 lifetime home runs is second on the all-time list behind Hank Aaron's 755. He won or tied as the season's home run leader 12 times. He hit over 50 homers in a season 4 times with a high of 60 in 1927. His 2204 lifetime rbi's is second on the all-time list. He hit above .370 six times with a high of .342. He is the all-time leader in career walks (2056) and slugging average (.692).