How would Babe Ruth do in todays game with steroids, and better weight training?
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First of all Babe Ruth was NOT FAT. His playing height and weight for most of his career was 6'2" 215lbs. Hardly fat. Everyone else around him was smaller for the most part. He was truly a larger athlete. I think I read a study once that said his body type would be most comparable in today's game to Rich Aurillia now of the Cincinnati Reds. A middle infielder in today's game.\n\nThat said. Whether it be coming out of High School (most likely) or College Babe Ruth would be a pitcher in today's game. Because he wouldn't have the mass to take pitches out the way modern sluggers do. He'd most likely be developed fully into a starting pitcher for a National League club (so he can hit). A successful pitcher at that. Most likely a "crafty" lefty in the mold of Tom Glavine. He'd probably win 300 games. Many who played with him said he was such a good pitcher he'd have won 350 games. He'd also be one of the more prolific hitting pitchers out there right now.
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The Babe was a better all around athlete. He pitched as well as being an outfielder. Only time will tell how Bonds will be judged.
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a versitile fielder\nhits for average and power \ngood in the clutch\nfast\nNO ROIDS
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Yes...steroids or not, he was one of the best before the steroids era.  Hate the guy, but he is a great baseball player.  Pete Rose should be in as well....for his ON field accomplishments.
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micheal jordan, babe ruth, lance armstrong, mia hamm
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Nice thought but it will never happen.  Bench hasn't been part of the game for a long time.  And even if he got involved with the game he would most likely become part of the Reds organization.
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Albert Pujols, who's eligible to come off the 15-day disabled list early next week, was optimistic Friday that he'd return from a strained side muscle much sooner than St. Louis officials had originally predicted. \n\nThe Cardinals slugger was on the field for drills at first base several hours before Friday night's game against the Rockies, contorting his body to get to balls bounced his way by third base coach Jose Oquendo. After the workout, last year's NL MVP said he felt surprisingly good. \n\n\n \n \n"I'm pretty excited," Pujols said. And he said team medical personnel were "real excited, but I don't want to talk too quick until I get out there in the field and hopefully play for a week and I don't feel it at all." \n\nPujols was hoping to get clearance to take some batting practice on Saturday, the next step in the process. \n\n"I still need to hit and I still need to do some things, and we'll see how I feel," Pujols said. "I can't wait until I start to get some hacks, and we'll go from there. \n\n"I'm pretty sure I'll be OK. I've been working my butt off this last week." \n\nThe encouraging development with Pujols came on a day when the Cardinals had to make do without another starter. Shortstop David Eckstein, the leadoff man, was scratched from the lineup with a minor concussion sustained breaking up a double play on Thursday. \n\n"Something hit my head and it jarred me," Eckstein said. "I just haven't been able to shake the headache." \n\nPujols, who remains the major league leader with 25 homers and 65 RBIs, was hurt chasing a foul popup on June 3 and placed on the DL the following day. At that time the team estimated he would need four to six weeks to recover. \n\nPujols did not accompany the team on a six-game trip that ended on Thursday, but has been running, lifting and doing cardio work daily for the last week. \n\nManager Tony La Russa remained cautious, and he was pessimistic about Pujols making a partial comeback as the DH when the Cardinals begin a stretch of six interleague games on Tuesday, starting with a three-game series at Chicago. \n\nBut he expects his star to be back before the All-Star break rather than afterward. \n\n"You sit around and you stiffen up unless you ride the bike forever," La Russa said. "If he had a sore leg it would be different, but that's not what's sore. Based on how he's looking, I think he'll play before the break." \n\nLa Russa added that he didn't want Pujols back in the lineup until he was ready to finish the season with no repercussions. \n\n"That should be our test: Don't play him until you expect that you're going to get him back for the rest of the season," La Russa said. "If there's any doubt about that, just keep resting him, don't push it."
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HE SHOULD MOVE UP IN WEIGHT.
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what , lets say the winning run was on second and babe ruth was up to bat an some reall bad guy was ondeck wouldnt you want to pitch to him insted of babe
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It's April there is still like 130 games to play he is still swinging the bat up around .300 and the power will come.  He went to the WBC which has hurt some players early so I think he'll be coming into his 05 form by this weekend.
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Sounds like a training exercise for baseball players...
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What a sad day in baseball when a cheater ties a record of a true baseball player. Ruth will always be better than Bonds.
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Each player is different. They should have a workout set up just for them, and be supervised by thier pitching coach.
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Bring in a designated hitter.  If the batter aint getting it done.
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heres hte whole story in nutshell       On Feb. 6, 1895, 111 years ago, a legend was born. Today we celebrate the birth and life of George Herman Ruth, Jr., more commonly known as Babe Ruth, or arguably the best baseball player of all time. \n\nBabe Ruth once said, “Never let the fear of striking out get in your way.” His confidence and perseverance are what led to his success. This legendary sports figure continues to inspire millions by his astounding accomplishments in baseball. \n\nThroughout his record-setting career, Babe amazed fans with his abilities. His career .690 slugging percentage is the highest total in the history of Major League Baseball. He remains the only player ever to hit three home runs in a World Series game on two separate occasions – Game 4 of the 1926 Series and Game 4 of the 1928 Series. In 1927, his 60 home runs accounted for 14 percent of all home runs in the American League. \n\nBabe was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1936. He was honored as the American League’s Most Valuable Player in 1923 and the American League All-Star in 1933 and 1934. Throughout his career, he also won 12 American League Homerun Titles. \n\nPosthumously, Babe continues to receive honors. He was named to the Major League Baseball All-Century Team in 1999. The Associated Press named him Athlete of the Century that same year. ESPN recognized Babe as one of the Athletes of the Century as well. \n\nHistory will remember Babe Ruth as an incredible athlete whose name will forever be synonymous with greatness in baseball. On his birthday, February 6, we celebrate his legacy.
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"If I knew I was going to live this long, I would have taken better care of myself!" was the most famous quote from perhaps the greatest single talent the game of baseball ever knew.  Mickey Charles Mantle (Oct. 20, 1931 - Aug. 13, 1995).  What Mantle could do on two terribly injured legs was nothing short of incredible.  He played during the era of giant ballparks and dead baseballs.  Still he hit home runs like no other.  Not even Babe Ruth himself could hit a ball further than "The Mick".  A great throwing arm, amazing speed and a great teammate.  12 AL pennants and 7 World Series Championships.  And all these prior to free agency.   Can you imagine what his numbers would have been like if he played healthy?  Not even Aaron or Mays would have been able to keep up with Mantle and they played injury free careers.  There was no one better.
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DH - Ted Williams (OBP)\n SS - Honus Wagner\n LF - Babe Ruth\n C-   Josh Gibson\n 1B - Lou Gehrig\n RF - Hank Aaron\n CF - Willie Mays\n 3B - Mike Schmidt\n 2B - Joe Morgan\n\nLHP - Lefty Grove\nRHP - Walter Johnson\nRelief - Mariano Rivera\n\nMgr: John McGraw\n\nAlthough Gibson played only in the Negro Leagues, he was still the best hitting catcher of all time. Mike Piazza is the best HITTING catcher to ever play in the Major Leagues. But I picked Berra because of his consistency and outstanding record in post-season play.\n\nGehrig might be the easiest choice at any position other than shortstop.\n\nWagner was the greatest shortstop ever, and might be the best player ever, other than Babe Ruth.\n\nMike Schmidt is just about as easy a choice as Gehrig.\n\nBoth Ruth and Aaron played some left field in their careers, although they were both primarly known as right fielders. If I had to replace one of them with a full-time LF, I suppose I'd pick Ted Williams, and put Ruth back in Right Field.\n\nMight be tempted to replace Mays with Mantle in CF. Mays had better career numbers, but while they were both in their prime, Mantle was a better hitter, had more power, and was probably faster as well. Center field might be the toughest of the 8 regular positions to pick (Mays, Cobb, Speaker, Mantle).\n\nSecond base is a tough pick between Joe Morgan and Eddie Collins... I wouldn't rate Hornsby with either of them.\n\nManager would be between John McGraw, Casey Stengel and Earl Weaver. I guess I'd go with McGraw.\n\nAnywaym, that's my team as it stands today... tomorrow, it might be a different story.