Babe Ruth vs Willie Mays: Who is the GOAT?
Babe Ruth
USA
Willie Mays
USA
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The Babe Ruth vs Willie Mays GOAT debate is one of the most iconic in mlb baseball history. Compare their complete career stats, championships, individual awards, and head-to-head records side by side. Who leads in more categories? Who had the better peak? Cast your vote and settle the mlb baseball GOAT debate once and for all.
Compare Players
Babe Ruth
USA
Willie Mays
USA
Head-to-Head Score
Ruth
5
Mays
3
Out of 8 statistical categories
Why They're GOATs
Why
Ruth is a GOAT
Why
Mays is a GOAT
Skills Comparison
Career Peak Season
Best Home Runs in a single season
Ruth
60
1927
BESTMays
52
1965
Detailed Statistics
Batting
Awards
Home Runs Over Time
Comparing players by career season (Year 1 = rookie season)
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In the Babe Ruth vs Willie Mays GOAT debate, the numbers tell a compelling story. Across 8 statistical categories, Babe Ruth leads in 5 categories while Willie Mays leads in 3.
Looking at peak performance in Home Runs, Babe Ruth reached 60 in 1927, while Willie Mays hit 52 in 1965.
Ultimately, the mlb baseball GOAT debate between Babe Ruth and Willie Mays comes down to what you value most: raw statistics, championships, longevity, or peak dominance. Cast your vote above and see how the community weighs in on this legendary mlb baseball rivalry.
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