What change in baseball's style of play is Babe Ruth credited with influencing?
Ushering in the live-ball era
Introducing the designated hitter
Inventing the curveball
Promoting the use of gloves
Answer
Babe Ruth's big swing and escalating home run totals not only drew fans to the ballpark and boosted the sport's popularity, but also helped usher in baseball's live-ball era. This era saw a shift from a low-scoring game of strategy to a sport where the home run was a major factor.
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