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Ryan Howard was born.
Ryan's full name is Ryan James Howard. His parent's names are Cheryl and Ron Howard. -
world searies
Howard led the majors with 48 homers and 146 RBIs last season while helping the Phillies win their first World Series title since 1980. -
rookie of the year
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. -
First hit aganst braves
On September 6, Howard logged his first Major League hit in a single at-bat in a 3–1 loss to the Braves. -
45 home run
Howard hit .279 with 45 home runs and a Major League-leading 141 RBIs last season. -
The arrival
Howard arrived at the Phillies' Spring Training facility at Bright House Field in good spirits. -
Weight
He weighs about 245 pounds, which he said is exactly where he wants to be as Spring Training begins.
