Just Hold The Phone...

Bahb, Barry Bonds is one of the best ever, even after he knowingly cheated, but I'll still take The Babe.

Why?

Let me first say, it is difficult to compare the game of today to the game of the 20's and 30's, The Babe's prime.

Sure, The Babe only played against the best white players, but, they only had eight teams, so it is not like the talent was watered down. Especially by todays standards.

In The Babe's day they played 12 less games per year, no big deal, except he played 21 years, (his first official year I'm leaving out, he played 5 games, with no homeruns). Bonds is entering his 20th season, so available games is virtually identical.

As far as The Fu2rman is concerned, Bonds has already proven he can hit homeruns at least as well as The Babe.

Maybe better, as he puts more fear into a pitcher than any hitter anybody alive to read this will ever live to see.

So why would I pick The Babe after such a bold statement?

Babe Ruth pitched 163 games in his career, 107 of them complete games, (I know, different time).

He won 94 and lost 46, not too shabby.

That's a 67% win percentage, Pedro Martinez that swings a bat like a girl, (and not one of those big softball girls), has a 70% win percentage.

Add a 2.28 career ERA. (Pedro, 2.71 ERA for those of you scoring at home).

Lastly, The Babe had some great training habits, Booze, Broads, and Baseball...

Yes, in that order.

My kinda guy!