MLB · Cross-Sport · GOAT Comparison
Shohei Ohtani vs Babe Ruth.
By DynastyDaily Editorial Board · June 15, 2026
Direct answer
MLB two-way GOAT — Ohtani's modern double-duty vs Ruth's career arc.
Side-by-side resume
| Metric | Shohei Ohtani | Babe Ruth |
|---|---|---|
| MVP awards | 3+ | 1 |
| World Series rings | 1 (2024) | 7 |
| Career HRs | 200+ | 714 |
| Career pitching wins | 40+ | 94 |
| Career pitching ERA | 2.8 | 2.28 |
| Career WAR | 45+ | 183 |
| Two-way dominance years | 5+ | 4 |
| Years as a primary pitcher | 5 | 5 (Red Sox era) |
DynastyDaily verdict
Ruth's career WAR (183) is 4x Ohtani's current total, and he won 7 rings. But Ohtani is the only player since Ruth to do both at this level, and he's still in his late 20s. The DynastyDaily call: Ruth's full career arc still leads — but Ohtani is the only modern player it makes sense to compare him to.