2007-02-09 01:15:05 · 9 answers · asked by popular_bond 2 in Sports ➔ Baseball
Since the MLB ballparks are smaller than they had been during Babe Ruth's playing days, I think he would hit .364 AVG, 70 HR, 164 RBI. His stats would have been better and he would hit more home runs.
2007-02-09 04:09:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If Babe Ruth were playing today, his stats would likely be diminished compared to those he put up during his career. Despite the fact that ballparks have gotten smaller and baseballs are wound tighter, there is a much higher level of competition in the MLB today and the talent pool is much deeper following integration and the development of international scouting. Advances in conditioning and the development of the five man rotation have made pitchers stronger. In addition, the development of the slider in the 1960s completely changed the pitching landscape. As a result of all of these changes, I think Ruth would have a much tougher time today than he did in the 1920s.
I say all of this with 2 caveats:
1. Ruth obviously had tremendous natural ability as a hitter. As a result, he would likely be a very productive power hitter today.
2. Ruth is still the greatest baseball player of all time due to the fact that he was so much better than his peers when he played and the fact that he was succesful as both a pitcher and a hitter.
2007-02-09 06:37:05 · answer #2 · answered by Keith M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes Babe Ruth was out of shape, but if he played today, he would have a personal trainer and be very fit. My guess is that his career average would be .315. He would probable hit 520 homeruns, and drive in 1500 runs.
2007-02-09 09:48:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Impossible.....his power....speed....talent is nothing compared to todays game....todays game is just so much more stronger then back then.....an impossible question to answer....would Marciano have beaten Ali.....maybe not even in Ali's present condition would have he touched him.....look at any game then and now.....all of the games and todays atheletes have changed.....Ruth would not be able to touch any of todays pitchers.....these questions are always asked but no way any one from yesterday do well in todays game....any game!!
2007-02-10 05:46:27 · answer #4 · answered by Mickey Mantle 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Around 60 hr
150 rbi's
360. avg
2007-02-09 06:19:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ball parks are bigger and season longer and now with super sizes. he would be out of shape not complete a full season and all this number cut in half.pitch runner anyone?
2007-02-09 03:56:38 · answer #6 · answered by e-non-o-moss 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look up his best seasons and increase them by 10 per cent.
2007-02-09 01:28:31 · answer #7 · answered by gman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
68 hr - 159 rbi - .375 avg
2007-02-09 01:23:31 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Due to his weight and alcohol problems, he wouldn't be playing today.
2007-02-09 01:23:37 · answer #9 · answered by sparkletina 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋