Apr 05 2025 3 mins 1
On April 5, 1915, Babe Ruth hit his first career home run as a member of the Boston Red Sox. The game took place at the Polo Grounds in New York City against the New York Yankees. Ruth, who was primarily a pitcher at the time, was batting in the third inning when he connected with a pitch from Jack Warhop and sent the ball over the right-field fence.
This historic moment marked the beginning of Ruth's legendary hitting career, which would eventually see him become one of the most iconic figures in baseball history. Ruth went on to hit 714 career home runs, a record that stood for decades until it was broken by Hank Aaron in 1974.
Interestingly, Ruth's first home run came while he was still primarily known as a pitcher. In fact, he was one of the best left-handed pitchers of his era, winning 89 games and posting a 2.19 ERA over six seasons with the Red Sox. However, his incredible hitting prowess eventually led to his transition to a full-time outfielder, and he became the most feared slugger in baseball.
Ruth's impact on the game cannot be overstated. He helped popularize the home run as an offensive weapon and changed the way the game was played. His larger-than-life personality and legendary exploits both on and off the field made him a cultural icon and helped cement baseball's status as America's national pastime.
So, on this day in sports history, we celebrate the moment when Babe Ruth launched his first home run and began his journey to becoming one of the greatest players in the history of the game.
This historic moment marked the beginning of Ruth's legendary hitting career, which would eventually see him become one of the most iconic figures in baseball history. Ruth went on to hit 714 career home runs, a record that stood for decades until it was broken by Hank Aaron in 1974.
Interestingly, Ruth's first home run came while he was still primarily known as a pitcher. In fact, he was one of the best left-handed pitchers of his era, winning 89 games and posting a 2.19 ERA over six seasons with the Red Sox. However, his incredible hitting prowess eventually led to his transition to a full-time outfielder, and he became the most feared slugger in baseball.
Ruth's impact on the game cannot be overstated. He helped popularize the home run as an offensive weapon and changed the way the game was played. His larger-than-life personality and legendary exploits both on and off the field made him a cultural icon and helped cement baseball's status as America's national pastime.
So, on this day in sports history, we celebrate the moment when Babe Ruth launched his first home run and began his journey to becoming one of the greatest players in the history of the game.
