 This is the future of medicine. Call for a free consultation. The number to call, 757-914-7246. 757-914-PAIN. WNIS. On this date in 1914, a fellow named George Herman Ruth, the babe, the bambino, debuted in the major leagues with the Boston Red Sox as a pitcher. Ruth made $2,900 his rookie season. Now, how much would that be in today's money? It's about 90 grand. That's about 90 grand.