I would agree, the whole thing is a mess. There is no way to ever quantify and completely rationalize the steroid stats.
We will never know everyone who did it, probably never even half of the guys even if that other list comes out. also each guy used different stuff. Some HGH, some Steroids (of which there are many different kinds), some both, some greenies, herbs, and who knows what else.... Also you have to assume that each different chemical can have a different reaction to each individual who's using it. It is a mess that can't ever be fully sorted out.
I guess the best we can do is seperate all the known users stats for other eras and be leery of other guys numbers from this era.
As for Ruth, like others have stated; I just don't see any way at all to diminish what he accomplished. He was by far the best all time hitter (and heck of a pitcher) imo.
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