Babe Ruth's batting mark remains unchallenged by modern stars
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 3:59 AM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
Current MLB players, including Shohei Ohtani, Kyle Schwarber, and Aaron Judge, face a unique batting record set by journeyman Babe Birrer in 1955. Birrer, who earned the nickname “Babe” for his remarkable performance, recorded all two of his career home runs and six RBIs in a single game, a feat unmatched in baseball history. While Birrer's one-day accomplishment stands out, modern stars have not come close to achieving a similar feat despite their impressive careers. His unusual record is highlighted as a testament to the eccentricities that characterize baseball.
- •Babe Birrer hit two home runs and six RBIs in one game on July 19, 1955.
- •Current stars like Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge have not matched Birrer's mark.
- •Birrer's unusual record showcases the quirks of baseball history.
- •He totaled 20 home runs in 576 minor league games.
- •Birrer was inducted into the Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame in 1995.
- 3:59 AMYahoo Sports — Even Shohei Ohtani Cannot Challenge This Batting Mark By ‘The Babe’
"Baseball players have taken aim at many batting achievements by “The Babe”. One feat may live forever, unchallenged even by Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani.
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