When The Babe wasn't pitching for the Sox, he played in the outfield, so he could bat more.

A pitcher that played on his off days.

Babe Ruth is said to have modeled his swing after the greatest power hitter before him: Shoeless Joe Jackson.

It's good to see that at least some of the Occupy Oakland folks have shields.

RT @katz: Must-see video of OPD using tear gas against #oo protestors earlier today: http://bit.ly/zEPd3L #J28

Ray Chapman's death also marked the death of the pitchers' domination over the batters.