[Dilbert San Diego]

The season was 154 games long when Babe Ruth hit his 60 home runs.

The season was 162 games long when Roger Maris hit 61 home runs. The season is still 162 games long.

[Dr. Franklin]

The season was 154 games long when Babe Ruth hit his 60 home runs.
The season was 162 games long when Roger Maris hit 61 home runs. The season is still 162 games long.


For years, there was an asterisk next to Maris's record because he did it in 162 games and not 154. Judge got to 60 in 154 games. OK, but do note that the pitchers' mound has been lowered twice since 1968, AND the strike zone has been shrunk as well. The "high" strike at the letters is now called a ball. This helps muscle bound hitters who like to golf the low balls. Babe Ruth's 60 HR's is still the more impressive feat than Judge's 61.