Is Babe Ruth The Best Choice at #1?

Well, yes, but this is interesting nonetheless. Ruth has never won a World Series, at least going back as far as we  have records.  In fact, only 25% of the time has a slugger been the first pick of a World Series champion.

ATB VI --- Greg Maddux (North Dakota No Scorers)
ATB VII -- Rogers Hornsby (Pittsburgh Pulverizers)
ATB VIII - Pedro Martinez (Lake Hopatcong Marauders)
ATB IX --- Arky Vaughan (Rockaway Sleep Deprived Insomniacs)
ATB X ---- Barry Bonds (DC Chips)
ATB XI---- Nap Lajoie (Bellevue Freakin Franchise)
ATB XII -- Barry Bonds (Sonoran Black Diamonds)
ATB XIII - DC Chips (Ty Cobb)

I am currently in the process of revamping my ATB Value metric.  And while premature to call it ready for prime time, the results do show that an all around great player such as Mickey Mantle may be more valuable than the Ruth's and Bonds of the world.  More valuable in terms of winning an ATB league anyway.  Look for a writeup on the topic soon.