-
Ryan's full name is Ryan James Howard. His parent's names are Cheryl and Ron Howard.
-
Howard led the majors with 48 homers and 146 RBIs last season while helping the Phillies win their first World Series title since 1980.
-
On September 1, Howard made his first Major League plate appearance, striking out against Jaret Wright in a pinch-hit at-bat (for Vicente Padilla) in a 7–2 loss to the Atlanta Braves.
-
On September 6, Howard logged his first Major League hit in a single at-bat in a 3–1 loss to the Braves.
-
Howard hit .279 with 45 home runs and a Major League-leading 141 RBIs last season.
-
Howard arrived at the Phillies' Spring Training facility at Bright House Field in good spirits.
-
He weighs about 245 pounds, which he said is exactly where he wants to be as Spring Training begins.
You are not authorized to access this page.
