April 22 in Baltimore Orioles History: Babe Ruth debuts in minor leagues fires shutout (1914)

[adrotate banner=”50″] On April 22, 1914, At age 19, Babe Ruth plays his first professional game as a pitcher in the International League, as he throws a six-hit, 6 – 0 shutout for the Baltimore Orioles over the Buffalo Bisons. The second batter Ruth faces is Joe McCarthy, the manager he will play f

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