While Ruth could still hit, he could do little else. He could not run, and his fielding was so terrible that three of the Braves' pitchers threatened to go on strike if Ruth were in the lineup. It soon became obvious that he was vice president and assistant manager in name only and Fuchs' promise of a share of team profits was hot air.
While Ruth could still hit, he was ineffective in other areas. He couldn't run, and his fielding was so poor that three of the Braves' pitchers threatened to strike if he played. It became clear that he was merely a figurehead with no real authority, and Fuchs' promise of profit sharing was empty talk.