Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong entertains Babe Ruth non-existence theory on podcast

While being interviewed on the Let’s Be Honest podcast hosted by Kristin Cavallari, Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong floated a bizarre conspiracy that baseball icon Babe Ruth never actually existed. He referenced a comment made by former Mariners pitcher Tayler Saucedo, who had once remarked that he had only ever seen one video of Ruth and therefore questioned the legend’s reality. Crow-Armstrong used the idea to illustrate how the sport’s narrative can seem almost mythical, suggesting that fans might as well wonder if the hero was fabricated.

He acknowledged that film footage from the 1920s and 1930s is limited, but pointed out that newspapers of the time and living witnesses documented Ruth’s career. The conversation appeared more as a tongue-in-cheek speculation than a genuine challenge to historical facts. Observers noted that the player’s comments reflect a broader trend of athletes sharing unconventional opinions on media platforms. Overall, the segment sparked amusement rather than serious debate about baseball history.