Babe Ruth

Babe Ruth was an American professional baseball player whose Major League Baseball career ran from 1914 to 1935.

Babe Ruth was an American professional baseball player whose Major League Baseball career ran from 1914 to 1935. Born George Herman Ruth Jr., he became famous as a power hitter for the New York Yankees and is one of the most celebrated figures in baseball history.

Early life and name

George Herman Ruth Jr. was born in Baltimore, Maryland, in 1895 and later became known as Babe Ruth. Sources also identify him as George Herman Ruth or George Herman Ruth Jr.

Baseball career

Ruth played 22 MLB seasons from 1914 through 1935, with the Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, and Boston Braves. He first gained fame as a left-handed pitcher for the Red Sox before becoming a famed outfielder and hitter. His career totals included 714 home runs, 2,873 hits, 2,174 runs, 2,214 runs batted in, and a .690 slugging percentage.

Records and legacy

Ruth transformed baseball through power hitting and helped make the home run central to the sport’s appeal. He hit 60 home runs in the 1927 season, a record that lasted until 1961, and his 714 career home runs stood until 1974. His career slugging percentage of .690 remains an all-time MLB record. In 1936, he was among the first five players elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Death and honours

Ruth died on August 16, 1948, in New York City, New York, and was later remembered as one of baseball’s most iconic figures. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1936.