On Oct. 12, 1926, Babe Ruth visited Artillery Park in Wilkes-Barre and he blasted what he felt was the longest home run he'd ever hit — the tale of the tape showed that it was an estimated 650 feet.
But before we entangle ourselves in a debate of Ohtani vs BabeRuth, let’s go over some historical background. BabeRuth embarked on his career in 1914, during the middle of the Dead Ball Era.
Tom Stevens, 68, said he appreciates Ohtani’s excellence in raising awareness of what BabeRuth accomplished a century ago to a new generation. “What (Ohtani) is doing is wonderful because ...