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  • Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard is helped off the field after being injured on the last play of the game against the St. Louis Cardinals during game five of the 2011 NLDS. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-US PRESSWIRE
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  • Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard (6) celebrates his solo home run on the way to the dugout with Philadelphia Phillies right fielder Hunter Pence (3) during the second inning at Citizens Bank Park. On the right is Pittsburgh Pirates catcher
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  • Jun 25, 2011; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard (6) celebrates scoring with pitcher Cole Hamels (35) during the second inning against the Oakland Athletics at Citizens Bank Park.
  • Jun 16, 2011; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard (6) hits a home run during the fifth inning against the Florida Marlins at Citizens Bank Park.
    • Ryan Howard

    Philadelphia Phillies – No. 6
    First baseman
    Born: (1979-11-19) November 19, 1979 (age 32)
    St. Louis, Missouri
    Bats: Left Throws: Left 
    MLB debut
    September 1, 2004 for the Philadelphia Phillies
    Career statistics
    (through 2011 Season)
    Batting average     .275
    Home runs     286
    Runs batted in     864
    Teams
    • Philadelphia Phillies (2004–present)
    Career highlights and awards
    • National League Rookie of the Year (2005)
    • 3× All-Star (2006, 2009, 2010)
    • Silver Slugger at first base (2006)
    • National League MVP (2006)
    • National League Hank Aaron Award (2006)
    • Home Run Derby (2006)
    • 2× National League home run leader (2006, 2008)
    • 3× National League RBI leader (2006, 2008, 2009)
    • World Series champion (2008)
    • NLCS MVP (2009)
    • 50 home run club
    • 4× NL Player of the Month
    • 6× NL Player of the Week
    • Fewest games to reach 100 home runs
    • Fewest games to reach 200 home runs

    Ryan James Howard (born November 19, 1979) is an American Major League Baseball first baseman for the Philadelphia Phillies. Nicknamed "The Big Piece", Howard stands 6 feet 4 inches (193 cm) and weighs 240 pounds (110 kg). He bats and throws left-handed.

    Howard was the 2006 National League MVP. Howard is the fastest player to reach both the 100 and 200 home run milestones in Major League Baseball history, passing the marks in 2007 and 2009, respectively.

    Due to Howard's reputation as an extreme pull hitter, opposing managers often utilize an unusual infield shift with him at the plate, with the third baseman playing shortstop, the shortstop playing second base, and the second baseman playing in shallow right field.


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