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March 4th, 1927-Babe Ruth becomes the highest paid MLB player in history

By: Dylan Miller, Editor • March 4, 2024
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Ruth signed a contract consisting of 3 years for $70,000 a year worth a total of $210,000. Ruth had led the American League in home runs and RBIs while also posting a solid batting average of .372 in the prior 1926 season. He went on to have a stellar 1927 season with a .356 batting average, 165 RBIs, and 60 home runs. His 60 home runs were not only a single season record at the time, they were more than any other American League team had in total that year.

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Dylan Miller is currently a Junior at Colonia High School,he enjoys participating in sports,earning varsity letters in Cross Country,Winter Track and Spring Track. In addition to participating in sports, Dylan also follows the NFL,NBA and MLB. Scouting is a large part of Dylan’s extracurricular activities,while on his path to Eagle,he will learn more about leadership and communication. When he’s not busy in school or running,he enjoys watching TV shows like Ted Lasso,he also likes listening to sports analysts Colin Cowherd,Jim Rome or Dan Patrick. He aspires to get in the sports field 

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