He had a lifetime batting average of .342 and a slugging percentage of .690. There were many sleepless nights for pitchers who had to face him in the morning. But Babe Ruth was more than just a baseball player. He became an all-American celebrity for the way he celebrated life. A national hero who never begrudged an autograph or the handshake of a child.
Some men just have to worry about playing the game.
He won more than 300 big league games, struck out more than 4000 batters is the only pitcher ever to win four Cy Young Awards. But even after more than two decades in the bigs, Lefty has remained an enigma to the public. For years he refused to talk to the press, and his ideas and lifestyle have been the source of wild speculation. In this collectors' edition video, Lefty sets the record straight and gives his fans an up-close look at the real Steve Carlton. You'll see what truly makes Lefty tick, and get a glimpse of what went on behind the scenes during his remarkable career.