1919 Ruth vs 2021 Ohtani
These two seasons provide the best comparison based on how they were used both as pitchers and hitters. Ruth was exclusively a hurler until 1918.
He was effectively no longer pitching in 1920. He did both hitting and pitching on a regular basis only in 1919. So how have they done.
Home runs
Ohtani 37 with 60 games to play
Ruth 29
Stolen Bases
Ohtani 14
Ruth 7
ERA
Ohtani 3.09 with 15 starts
Ruth 2.97 with 15 starts
Batting Average
Ohtani .280
Ruth .322
Opposing pitchers are beginning to walk Ohtani more.
Ruth had over 100 walks in 1919.
There is really no other season comparable to 2021 Ohtani since 1919.
I’m a believer in this kid and feel that it would be a disservice if he is not the MVP this year.
He is truly fun to watch.
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Last edited by frankbmd; 07-31-2021 at 04:07 PM.
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