Barry Bonds- Who s Your Daddy
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Barry Bonds - Who's Your Daddy?
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Barry Bonds - Who's Your Daddy?Summary:
To true baseball aficionados, Babe Ruth stands as the greatest home run hitter of all time. In 1927, Ruth's 60 home runs eclipsed the totals of entire American League teams. Contrast that with Barry Bonds' 73 home runs in 2001, a year in which every National League team surpassed his tally. It's simply extraordinary for a single player to out-hit an entire league.Article Body:
For devoted baseball fans, Babe Ruth remains the quintessential home run hitter. His achievement of 60 home runs in 1927 surpassed the totals of all seven American League teams. By comparison, when Barry Bonds hit 73 homers in 2001, every team in the National League managed to out-homer him. Such dominance over a league by a single player seems almost beyond human capability.Statistics as of 8/23/07 (Projected Home Runs Based on Aaron's At-Bats)
- Name | Homers | At Bats | HR per AB | Slugging Avg | Projected HRs
- ---|---|---|---|---|---
- Aaron | 755 | 12,364 | 6.1% | .555 | 755
- Bonds | 760 | 9,801 | 7.7% | .608 | 909
- Ruth | 714 | 8,398 | 8.5% | .690 | 1,051
- Mays | 660 | 10,881 | 6.0% | .557 | 750
These statistics reveal that while Barry Bonds is remarkable, Babe Ruth's achievements remain unparalleled. Ruth claimed 12 home run titles compared to Bonds' two, and six RBI crowns to Bonds' one. Additionally, Ruth led his league in total bases seven times, a feat Bonds accomplished only once. Ruth's lifetime batting average was .342, well above Bonds' .299. Modern weight training and "flaxseed oil" have certainly played roles in performance; in 2001, there were 1.12 homers per game, thrice the number in 1927. (Note the absence of any mention of steroids.)
Bonds, however, excelled in speed. With over 500 stolen bases, compared to Ruth's 123, and outstanding defensive skills in left field, Bonds earned eight Gold Gloves. Many regard him as one of the best defensive left fielders ever.
Ruth's fewer at-bats can be attributed to his pitching career from 1915 to 1919. As the premier left-handed pitcher in the American League during that time, he boasted an 89-46 record and a 2.18 ERA. In the postseason, Ruth's brilliance continued with a 3-0 record and a 0.87 ERA over 31 innings in three World Series.
In conclusion, while Barry Bonds is undoubtedly a great player, Babe Ruth still epitomizes the essence of baseball and home runs. Even if Bonds were to hit 8,000 home runs, Ruth's legacy would remain untouchable.
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