The Big Fella: Babe Ruth and the World He Created is a non-fiction book by sportswriter Jane Leavy. The book was published in 2018 by HarperCollins. The book covers the life and career of Babe Ruth, focusing on his creation of modern celebrity culture and his high standing in the game of baseball long after his death. The book became a highly praised best-seller. It was nominated for the CASEY Award and won the Seymour Medal from the Society for American Baseball Research in 2019.
