Was Babe Ruth a good baseball player?

Question

Answer 1

Not NEAR as good as Hank!!!

Answer 2

Babe Ruth was very good both as a pitcher and outfielder. He also was a catcher when young.

Answer 3

just no good pitchers at that time ...

Answer 4

Yup, he was one of the best hitters of all time.  His ability to hit homers was very rare.  He wasn't very athletic but he clearly had some amazing skills.  

Answer 5

Yes...one of the greatest...

...and to all those who say "he'd be an average athlete today" consider this:  how do you think the best players today would fare without their personal trainers, designer diets, skinny-handled bats and protective gear?

Answer 6

i doubt anyone who saw him is still alive don't be so fricking lazy do your own research . 

Answer 7

He was absolutely the best white player ever.

Answer 8

He is the best ever

Answer 9

Many consider him the best ever

Answer 10

i thought he played basketball.......