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I love the Babe. But the game is much harder today.

Chris94 39289 posts Original UHND Member

Posted 12:57 pm on May 5, 2026

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The Babe did not stop pitching because there was no DH. He just didn't want to pitch any more.

Also, he never faced hard-throwing relievers, modern scouting, and - wait for it - black or latino players.

He would be great today. But Ohtani does not have "privileges."

He is without question the best player in the last 100 years. If you disagree, tell me who is/was better.

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I love the Babe. But the game is much harder today. Chris94 12:57pm · 5/5/26
- Ruth stopped pitching because he wanted to play everyday. To do that he had to play the field. Hensou 1:17pm · 5/5/26
  - I have always argued that the Babe was the best player ever Chris94 1:25pm · 5/5/26
    - Babe played his late game in 1935. 91 years ago. Look at his 1927 stats. 99 years ago. Hensou 1:33pm · 5/5/26
      - Sorry - I thought "100 years" obviously meant "since Ruth"NT Chris94 2:03pm · 5/5/26
        
        Please say what you mean and mean what you say. Otherwise, we take you at face value.NT Hensou 2:10pm · 5/5/26
  - Also, as I mentioned above, Ohtani never faced pitchers from the higher mound which is a big deal BaronVonZemo 1:21pm · 5/5/26
    - Here's a neat side story.NTLink Hensou 1:25pm · 5/5/26
      - Great stuff.NT BaronVonZemo 4:05pm · 5/5/26

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