Babe Ruth was a baseball legend whose career spanned 22 seasons, starting from 1914 through 1935. He began his MLB career as a left-handed pitcher for the Boston Red Sox, but he was iconically recognized as an outfielder with outstanding slugging abilities.
He was born George Herman Ruth Jr. in Baltimore, Maryland, on February 6, 1895, in a very needy family. Due to economic constraints, Ruth’s father placed him under the care of St. Mary's Industrial School for Boys, a Catholic reformatory and orphanage where he spent his childhood.
With school, he learned skills such as shirtmaking and carpeting, and he would adjust his shirt collars rather than have a tailor do so. On a positive note, the strict discipline code of Brothers of the Xaverian Order at St. Mary's became influential and significantly shaped his future, making him an entirely self-made man.
Babe Ruth, in his 8th season, being only 26 years old, hit 714 home runs, shattering the all-time career records of many established individuals. His power-hitting was unlike anything anyone had seen at the time. Ruth’s overall career record consists of 2,873 hits, 506 doubles, 2,214 RBIs, a consistent .342 batting average added with a .475 on-base percentage, and an exceptional .690 slugging percentage.
Who are Babe Ruth’s parents?
George Herman Ruth Sr and Katherine (née Schamberger) were parents to Babe Ruth. They were born in Maryland, United States, and were humble working citizens. Ruth’s mother, Katherine (née Schamberger), was also known as Katie Ruth.
Babe Ruth’s Father
Ruth’s father, George Sr, worked several jobs, including lightning rod salesman and streetcar operator. He was also a counterman in a family-owned combination of a grocery and saloon business on Frederick Street.
Babe Ruth’s Mother
There is limited information available regarding Katie Ruth.
Babe Ruth’s Siblings
Babe Ruth had a sister named Mary Margaret Ruth, but everyone knew her as “Mamie” as the name she would say her brother used to annoy her. She lived with her father and later moved to Hagerstown after marrying Wilbur Marion Moberly, leading a homemaker’s life.
She occasionally visited Baltimore and attended the ceremony for the opening of the Babe Ruth Museum. as per baberuthleague.org.
FAQs
A. Babe Ruth's career batting average was .342.
A. Babe Ruth retired from professional baseball after the 1935 season, playing his final game with the Boston Braves.
A. Babe Ruth's most famous home run is the "Called Shot." The shooting occurred during Game 3 of the 1932 World Series between the New York Yankees and the Chicago Cubs.
A. Babe Ruth won seven World Series championships throughout his career.
A. Babe Ruth played for three teams during his Major League Baseball career. He started with the Boston Red Sox in (1914-1919), then joined the New York Yankees (1920-1934), and ended his career with the Boston Braves in (1935).
