During Baseball's early days, base hits and pitching strategy ruled the game. The idea was to slowly add runs by advancing base-runners methodically around the bases. The strategy depended on base hits, bunts and steals but the home-run was not seen often. One season Frank Baker earned the nickname "Homerun" because he hit so many. "Homerun" Baker hit 9 home-runs that season.
George Herman Ruth also had a nickname. He was called "Babe". He was a fantastic pitcher for the Boston Red Sox. Babe Ruth was such a good pitcher that he would have very probably been in the Baseball Hall of Fame if he had stayed in that position. His earned run average was low, he pitched complete games and won many more than he lost. In World Series play, he pitched 3 complete games and won all three. Babe Ruth could do other things well. He could collect base hits and even steal bases but his greatest skill was his ability to hit home-runs.
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1961 Fleer Baseball Card
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