Ryan Howard

American baseball player · United States · On the map · Athletes · Born 1979 · age 46

Ryan James Howard, nicknamed "the Big Piece", is an American former professional baseball first baseman. Howard spent his entire Major League Baseball (MLB) career playing for the Philadelphia Phillies, from 2004 to 2016.

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An example of Howard's signature stance before taking a pitch.

Howard swinging at a pitch

Barack Obama talks with Howard and Prince Fielder (left), before the start of the MLB All-Star Game.

Howard injured his ankle on August 1, 2010.

Howard at bat during a Phillies game

Howard holding Cardinals outfielder Stephen Piscotty in 2016

Howard as a member of the President's Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition

Awards

Player of the Year2006

Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player Award2006

About this person

He is known for being the fastest player in baseball history to reach both 100 home runs and 200 home runs. Howard holds numerous Phillies franchise records.

Country

United States