There were no radar guns back then to measure how fast it was. I suppose you could use film and see how many frames it took to travel the distance.
I had a highschool friend who could throw 90 mph+. No drugs.
The only way to compare players is their dominance vs. their peers.
HR Champs
Ruth 12 out of 14 years
Bonds 2 out of 22 years
Slg Pct.
Ruth 13yrs in a row
Bonds 7X in 22 yrs.
RBI
Ruth 6X
Bonds 1X
Runs
Ruth 8 yrs. in a row
Bonds 1X
Total Bases
Ruth 6x
Bonds 1X
Lifetime Avg.
Ruth .342
Bonds .299
Ruth all-time HR champ at 25
Ruth hit more hrs. than EVERY TEAM in the American League his first year as a hitter.
Ruth Pitching
94w 46 L
2.28era
World Series 2-0 0.87 era
Set record of 29 consecutive scoreless inning pitched in WS; stood for 45 years.
Bonds pitching - ooopppsss
WORLD SERIES RINGS
Ruth 7
Bonds 0