Overview
- Crow-Armstrong made the remark on Kristin Cavallari’s Let’s Be Honest podcast when asked for an unpopular opinion and said he “likes” the idea that Babe Ruth might not have existed.
- The player said he first heard the theory from a 2024 podcast remark by then-Mariners pitcher Tayler Saucedo and presented his comment in a playful, deadpan way.
- A clip of the exchange posted to social media by Talkin’ Baseball went viral on Monday and drew hundreds of thousands of views, prompting broad media coverage.
- News outlets emphasized that Crow-Armstrong spoke jokingly, noted mixed fan reaction, and reminded readers that Ruth’s life and career are well documented by photos, newspapers, statistics and eyewitness accounts.
- The episode has not affected Crow-Armstrong’s on-field standing as a 2026 breakout star and NL MVP contender, and it illustrates how a light off-field remark can quickly become a major story.