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[BaltBird 24]

He's the Babe Ruth of our era. He's the best offensive player and one of the best pitchers at the same time. That's absolutely insane. Probably won't see another player like him in our lifetime, either.

[Mackus]

He's the Babe Ruth of our era. He's the best offensive player and one of the best pitchers at the same time. That's absolutely insane. Probably won't see another player like him in our lifetime, either.

Even Ruth didn't do it at the same time. He was a pitcher who hit a tiny bit, then a hitter who pitched a tiny bit, and then basically for the majority of his career including all of his best seasons he was just a hitter.

Agree we won't see anything like him again.

[BaltBird 24]

Even Ruth didn't do it at the same time. He was a pitcher who hit a tiny bit, then a hitter who pitched a tiny bit, and then basically for the majority of his career including all of his best seasons he was just a hitter.

Agree we won't see anything like him again.

1918 was probably the closest Ruth came. He was the best offensive player in the league (192 OPS+ and hit 11 of Boston's 15 HRs). He also threw 166 IP at a 122 ERA+. Ohtani won't come close to Ruth's offensive level, but he's the better pitcher.

Just crazy we're even talking about a similar player to Ruth.

[CantonJester]

1918 was probably the closest Ruth came. He was the best offensive player in the league (192 OPS+ and hit 11 of Boston's 15 HRs). He also threw 166 IP at a 122 ERA+. Ohtani won't come close to Ruth's offensive level, but he's the better pitcher.

Just crazy we're even talking about a similar player to Ruth.

 

In 1920, Babe Ruth hit more HR (54) than every other team except the Philadelphia Phillies.