Ryan Howard, baseball player, 382 home runs, 2004-2016

Ryan Howard

Born: 11/19/1979 in St. Louis, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 2004-09-01 | Final Game: 2016-10-02

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 250 lbs

Full name: Ryan James Howard

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Biography

Ryan Howard, born in 1979, was a prominent first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 2004 to 2016, primarily with the Philadelphia Phillies. Known for his powerful hitting and formidable presence at the plate, Howard quickly established himself as one of the premier sluggers of his era. Over his 1,572 games, he accumulated 1,475 hits, 382 home runs, and an impressive 1,194 RBIs, showcasing his ability to drive in runs and change the course of games with his bat. His career batting average stood at .258, complemented by 12 stolen bases, indicating a blend of power and some level of speed for a player of his size. Howard's accolades included being named the Rookie of the Year and earning three All-Star selections throughout his career. He also garnered the NLCS MVP award, highlighting his ability to perform in high-stakes situations, particularly during the Phillies' postseason runs. As a key figure in the Phillies' lineup during the late 2000s, Howard played a vital role in the team's success, contributing to their 2008 World Series championship. His combination of power hitting and clutch performances solidified his legacy in baseball, and he remains a significant figure in the history of the franchise and the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1572 5707 848 1475 277 21 382 1194 12 709 1843 0.258 0.343 0.515 0.859 19043.7

Career AVG .258 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .343 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — +5.3% above league average.

Career SLG .515 vs. league average .411 across their career seasons — +25.2% above league average.

Career OPS 0.859 vs. league average 0.737 across their career seasons — +16.4% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2004 PHI NL 19 39 5 11 5 0 2 5 0 2 13 0.282 — — — — 0.0
2005 PHI NL 88 312 52 90 17 2 22 63 0 33 100 0.288 .264 (+9%) .330 (+8%) .418 (+35%) .749 (+23%) 1331.7
2006 PHI NL 159 581 104 182 25 1 58 149 0 108 181 0.313 .269 (+16%) .336 (+26%) .431 (+53%) .768 (+41%) 5509.3
2007 PHI NL 144 529 94 142 26 0 47 136 1 107 199 0.268 .268 (avg) .335 (+17%) .422 (+38%) .758 (+29%) 3416.4
2008 PHI NL 162 610 105 153 26 4 48 146 1 81 199 0.251 .263 (-5%) .333 (+2%) .416 (+30%) .749 (+18%) 2170.2
2009 PHI NL 160 616 105 172 37 4 45 141 8 75 186 0.279 .262 (+6%) .332 (+8%) .417 (+37%) .750 (+24%) 3054.8
2010 PHI NL 143 550 87 152 23 5 31 108 1 59 157 0.276 .257 (+7%) .325 (+9%) .402 (+25%) .728 (+18%) 1994.3
2011 PHI NL 152 557 81 141 30 1 33 116 1 75 172 0.253 .255 (-1%) .320 (+8%) .399 (+22%) .719 (+16%) 1874.2
2012 PHI NL 71 260 28 57 11 0 14 56 0 25 99 0.219 .254 (-14%) .318 (-8%) .405 (+4%) .724 (-1%) -72.7
2013 PHI NL 80 286 34 76 20 2 11 43 0 23 95 0.266 .253 (+5%) .317 (avg) .396 (+17%) .714 (+10%) 395.9
2014 PHI NL 153 569 65 127 18 1 23 95 0 67 190 0.223 .251 (-11%) .313 (-1%) .386 (-2%) .700 (-1%) -62.1
2015 PHI NL 129 467 53 107 29 1 23 77 0 27 138 0.229 .254 (-10%) .316 (-13%) .404 (+10%) .721 (avg) -180.1
2016 PHI NL 112 331 35 65 10 0 25 59 0 27 114 0.196 .255 (-23%) .321 (-20%) .417 (+9%) .738 (-4%) -388.2

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
46 170 22 44 13 1 8 33 26 67 0.259

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2011 NLDS1 PHI 5 19 1 2 0 0 1 6 1 6 0.105
2010 NLCS PHI 6 22 1 7 4 0 0 0 3 12 0.318
2010 NLDS1 PHI 3 11 0 3 0 0 0 0 2 5 0.273
2009 NLCS PHI 5 15 5 5 1 1 2 8 6 4 0.333
2009 NLDS2 PHI 4 16 3 6 3 0 0 6 1 4 0.375
2009 WS PHI 6 23 3 4 2 0 1 3 2 13 0.174
2008 NLCS PHI 5 20 4 6 1 0 0 2 3 2 0.300
2008 NLDS2 PHI 4 11 1 2 1 0 0 1 5 5 0.182
2008 WS PHI 5 21 3 6 1 0 3 6 3 9 0.286
2007 NLDS2 PHI 3 12 1 3 0 0 1 1 0 7 0.250

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1477 1449 12351 828 119 1106

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2004 PHI 1B 8 5 59 6 0 9
2005 PHI 1B 84 79 707 40 5 53
2006 PHI 1B 159 157 1373 91 14 139
2007 PHI 1B 140 138 1191 103 12 124
2008 PHI 1B 159 156 1408 101 19 128
2009 PHI 1B 156 155 1300 95 14 109
2010 PHI 1B 139 140 1266 59 14 117
2011 PHI 1B 149 145 1282 70 9 110
2012 PHI 1B 67 66 495 30 5 37
2013 PHI 1B 76 74 618 42 1 55
2014 PHI 1B 141 141 1224 80 9 103
2015 PHI 1B 116 112 871 66 6 75
2016 PHI 1B 83 81 557 45 11 47

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 1477
Designated Hitter 29

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2010 Player of the Week Week of 2010-07-18
2009 NLCS MVP
2009 Player of the Month August
2009 Player of the Week Week of 2009-08-30
2009 Player of the Week Week of 2009-05-30
2008 Player of the Month September
2007 Player of the Week Week of 2007-07-21
2007 Player of the Week Week of 2007-09-29
2006 Hank Aaron Award
2006 MLB Players Choice Outstanding Player
2006 MLB Players Choice Player of the Year
2006 Most Valuable Player
2006 Player of the Month August
2006 Player of the Month September
2006 Player of the Week Week of 2006-09-02
2006 Silver Slugger 1B
2006 TSN All-Star 1B
2006 TSN Major League Player of the Year
2005 Rookie of the Month September
2005 Rookie of the Year

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2015 PHI NL $25,000,000
2014 PHI NL $25,000,000
2013 PHI NL $20,000,000
2012 PHI NL $20,000,000
2011 PHI NL $20,000,000
2010 PHI NL $19,000,000
2009 PHI NL $15,000,000
2008 PHI NL $10,000,000
2007 PHI NL $900,000
2006 PHI NL $355,000
Total Career Earnings $155,255,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Missouri State University Springfield MO 1999, 2000, 2001

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2011 Most Valuable Player NL 10th 39.0 448 0
2010 Most Valuable Player NL 10th 50.0 448 0
2009 Most Valuable Player NL 3rd 217.0 448 0
2008 Most Valuable Player NL 2nd 308.0 448 12
2007 Most Valuable Player NL 5th 112.0 448 0
2006 Most Valuable Player NL 1st 388.0 448 20
2005 Rookie of the Year NL 1st 109.0 160 19