Babe Ruth Jeffrey NorwichPd 2RodriquezBabe Ruth was one of the most outstanding players to ever play baseball. He played a total of five seasons. He began his historic transformation from pitcher to outstanding outfielder and was part of three World Series championship teams. After being purchased by the New York Yankees in 1919, his batting performances in the following seasons led to many years of long hitting and high scoring. George Herman Ruth Jr. became one of the greatest baseball players and athletes of all time. Most people know Babe Ruth, the famous baseball player, but don't know much about the hardships he faced as a child. When he was only seven years old, he was sent to a Catholic school, which he attended for a total of twelve years. Babe Ruth practically grew up at St. Mary's Industrial School for Boys. When he was nineteen, he signed for the Baltimore Orioles, a minor league team at the time. In 1916, he was brought to the majors with the Boston Red Sox. The pressure was on, as he was known for his exceptional pitching and abi...