Posted By:
JKPeter,
Sorry, but the argument doesnt make sense. Ruth lost at bats because he was pitching in the majors, not hitting. Joe D. lost at bats b/c he was serving his country, not hitting pitches.
Comparing Ruth's pitching to a player who entered the majors late is like comparing apples to oranges - the reason players enter the majors late (in most instances) is that they are not yet good enough or ready to play in the majors. Ruth was ready - he just wasnt being utilized correctly yet.