Ryan Howard

Date of Birth: November 19, 1979

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Biography

Ryan James Howard is a retired American professional baseball first baseman who played his entire Major League Baseball (MLB) career for the Philadelphia Phillies. Born on November 19, 1979, in St. Louis, Missouri, Howard is known for his powerful hitting and significant contributions to the Phillies’ success in the late 2000s. He played college baseball at Missouri State University before being drafted by the Phillies in the fifth round of the 2001 MLB Draft. Howard made his MLB debut on September 1, 2004, and quickly established himself as one of the league’s premier power hitters. He won the National League Rookie of the Year Award in 2005 and followed that up by winning the National League Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award in 2006. Howard was instrumental in the Phillies’ 2008 World Series championship, hitting key home runs and driving in crucial runs throughout the postseason. Over his 13-year career, Howard earned three All-Star selections and hit 382 home runs, placing him among the franchise leaders in that category. He also led the National League in home runs twice and RBIs three times. Despite battling injuries in the latter part of his career, Howard remained a beloved figure in Philadelphia sports history.

5 Interesting Facts about Ryan Howard

1. Ryan Howard holds the Phillies’ single-season home run record with 58 home runs in 2006.

2. He is one of only four players in MLB history to have 50 home runs and 140 RBIs in two consecutive seasons (2006-2007).

3. Howard won the Home Run Derby in 2006, showcasing his power-hitting prowess.

4. He is the fastest player in MLB history to reach 1,000 RBIs, achieving the milestone in 1,230 games.

5. Howard has appeared on television shows like “The Office” and “Entourage.”

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Ryan Howard

1. “Just keep working hard. Anything is possible.”

2. “You have to take the good with the bad, smile with the sad, love what you got, and remember what you had.”

3. “It’s not about how you start; it’s about how you finish.”

4. “I try not to focus on the negative. I focus on what’s next.”

5. “The biggest thing is just to keep your confidence and continue to believe in yourself.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

At the peak of his career, Ryan Howard’s net worth was estimated to be around $120 million.

Children

Ryan Howard and his wife, Krystle Campbell, have two children: a son named Darian Alexander Howard, born in 2014, and a daughter named Ariana Grace Howard, born in 2018.