[vetvetdoug]

Early in the Babe's career, he was an excellent pitcher as well as a hitter. Can Bonds claim overall athleticism equal to or greater than his peers as did the Babe? Can Bonds clearly make the claim that his prowess on the ball field is strictly due to his work ethic and ability without any outside help as did the Babe?

[PzLdr]

From 1916-1918, Ruth's numbers were comparable to Walter Johnson's. Until Whitey Ford broke it, Ruth set the record for scoreless innings pitched in the World Series at 29 and change. He won something like 94 games in his career [including pitching for the Yankees in 5 appearances]. Did I miss 'Battling Barry' closing in on those numbers?