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Babe Ruth is a MLB baseball player. He was born on February 6, 1895
Facts
| Also Known As | the Bambino • George Herman Ruth • George Herman Ruth, Jr. • Sultan of Swat |
|---|---|
| Born | February 6, 1895 • Baltimore • Maryland |
| Died | August 16, 1948 (aged 53) • New York City • New York |
| Awards And Honors | Baseball Hall of Fame (1936) • Most Valuable Player (1923) • two-time All-Star • Baseball Hall of Fame (inducted 1936. • 7 World Series championships • 1x batting champion • 1x MVP • 1x ERA leader |
| Height/Weight | 6 ft 2 inches, 215 lb (188 cm, 97 kg) |
| Batting Hand | left |
| Throwing Hand | left |
| Debut Date | July 11, 1914 |
| Last Game | May 30, 1935 |
| Jersey Number | 3 (1935-1935, Boston Braves) • 3 (1929-1934, New York Yankees) |
| Position | outfielder and pitcher |
| At Bats | 8,399 |
| Batting Average | 0.342 |
| Hits | 2,873 |
| Home Runs | 714 |
| On-Base Percentage | 0.474 |
| On-Base Plus Slugging | 1.164 |
| Runs | 2,174 |
| Runs Batted In | 2,214 |
| Slugging Percentage | 0.69 |
| Stolen Bases | 123 |
Top Questions
How tall was Babe Ruth?
Babe Ruth was 6 ft 2 inches, 215 lb (188 cm, 97 kg).
When was Babe Ruth born?
Babe Ruth was born on February 6, 1895.
What position did Babe Ruth play?
Babe Ruth played outfielder and pitcher.
How many hits did Babe Ruth have?
Babe Ruth had 2,873 hits in his career.
What was Babe Ruth's batting average?
Babe Ruth had a career batting average of 0.342.
Where was Babe Ruth born?
Babe Ruth was born in Baltimore, Maryland, United States.
How many home runs did Babe Ruth hit?
Babe Ruth hit 714 home runs during his career.
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