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Ryan Howard is the first baseman for the Philadelphia Phillies. On July 16, 2009 Howard became the fastest player in Major League history to reach 200 home runs.MLB.com: Howard fastest in history to 200 homers
Ryan Howard agreed to a 3 year contract with the Phillies on February 8, 2009. The deal is reportedly for $54 million dollars. In 2008, Howard was the runner up to Albert Pujols for the National League Most Valuable Player. ESPN.com: Phils' Howard agrees on 3 years, $54 million (February 8, 2009)
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Fast Facts
- Full name: Ryan James Howard
- Born: November 19, 1979MLB.com: Ryan Howard
- Birthplace: St. Louis, MissouriMLB.com: Ryan Howard
- Height: 6'4"MLB.com: Ryan Howard
- Weight: 265 lbsMLB.com: Ryan Howard
- Bats: Left
- Throws Left
- College: Southwest Missouri State
- MLB Debut: September 1, 2004
- 2005: Rookie of the YearMLB.com: Ryan Howard
- 2006: MLB National League MVPMLB.com: Ryan Howard
- Fastest to 100 home runsMLB.com: Ryan Howard
- Fastest to 200 home runs.<ref name="MLB.com">MLB.com: Howard fastest in history to 200 homers
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Early Life
Ryan James Howard was born in St. Louis, Missouri on November 19, 1979. He attended Lafayette High School, then Southwest Missouri State University.MLB.com: Ryan Howard -
Pro Career
Howard was drafted in the 5th round of the 2001 draft by the Philadelphia Phillies. He made his Major League debut on September 1, 2004, then was named the National League Rookie of the Year in 2005. He would later go on to win the National League Most Valuable Player in 2006.MLB.com: Ryan Howard He already ranks among the Phillies career leaders in home runs.He was named National League Player of the Month for August 2009. In 2009, Howard was tied Prince Fielder for the National League lead in runs batted in with 141. He finished third in the league in home runs with 45.http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/stats/
Howard was named the 2009 NLCS MVP after hitting .333 with two home runs and eight runs batted in against the Los Angeles Dodgers.http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091021&content_id=7517086&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb He struggled in the World Series, striking out a record 13 times, with just one home run in the six games.http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20091104&content_id=7616316&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb
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Howard deals with World Series struggles
By Mark Bowman / MLB.com NEW YORK -- As Ryan Howard answered questions about the forgettable World Series he had just experienced, he appeared to be every ...MLB.com (November 04, 2009) -
Phillies equipped for another title run
... player in the Phillies' clubhouse, shaking their hands, thanking them, spending a few seconds with each of them, until he came to Ryan Howard's locker. ...phillyBurbs.com (November 08, 2009) -
Quiet Time Helps Howard Make Noise for Phillies
By BEN SHPIGEL PHILADELPHIA — It is almost Ryan Howard's turn to hit, so he begins his routine. He is sitting on the Phillies' bench, head bowed, ...New York Times (October 19, 2009) -
Howard, Rollins hope to heat up fast
And Ryan Howard, the NLCS MVP, is just 2-for-13 (.154) against New York. He struck out in the first, third and eighth innings, giving him nine for the ...MLB.com (November 01, 2009)
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@martymjm stfu...you should be embarrassed about Ryan Howard and Rollins...both got OWNED! ROFL! You're team sucks!
@ShadiestNucca | November 08, 2009 05:11 PM -
dusk is a zoo! *name drop Ryan Howard and Shane Victorino r here wyling...I know @djmrbest will appreciate that haha
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RT @TiffThomp: In AC w/ @t_lloyd @nething4selinas @vina_love & already got our bill paid 4,met bobby flay,saw ryan howard & it's not over
@T_Lloyd | November 08, 2009 04:36 AM
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Power Outage Continues for Ryan Howard - Bats Blog - NYTimes.com
If the Phillies are going come back and win the World Series, they will need to get more production from the middle of their lineup, most notably the cleanup hitter Ryan Howard, who has been awful in the last two games.bats.blogs.nytimes.com -
The Fightins » Ryan Howard's 'Sports Illustrated' Cover
Ryan Howard is in an awful slump. He has to come out of it tonight or else! I am a full believer in the SI curse (and l love the Phillies). Does anyone know if this was a regional cover or if folks from NYC got this same cover too? ...thefightins.com -
Did Ryan Howard Catch the Ball? - Bats Blog - NYTimes.com
Two very close plays in Game 2 again drew attention to the umpiring.bats.blogs.nytimes.com -
Name A Sandwich For Ryan Howard's World Series: How About The ...
Philadelphia, PA (AHN) - Ryan Howard just may need Subway's famous Jared to be his friend after the awful postseason the Phillies slugger is.inquisitr.com (November 01, 2009)
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