The new power hitter of the game, Ryan Howard keeps improving yearly, and after 17 doubles and 22 homers in 2005, he blasted 25 doubles and a major league leading 58 home runs in 2007. The muscular 6 ft 4, 230 pound first baseman also led the majors with 149 RBI. ‘Sports Illustrated’ reports ‘Ryan Howard has a fluid stroke with exceptional bat speed. Has become even more patient even without great protection in the batting order. When batting he is exceptional at staying inside the ball. Has prodigious power to all fields.’ |