Thursday, November 10, 2005
Howard wins NL Rookie of Year
Tuesday, November 8, 2005
Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard won the NL award Monday at New York.Howard replaced injured star Jim Thome and led all rookies with 22 home runs. He received 19 of 32 first-place votes and 109 points to beat out Houston Astros outfielder Willy Taveras, who got 78 points. Atlanta Braves right fielder Jeff Francouer was third with 60.Howard had been a highly touted slugger in the minors for years, but his path to the majors appeared blocked until back and elbow injuries sidelined Thome.Howard took advantage of his opportunity to play regularly, batting .288 with 63 RBIs in 88 games. He had 11 homers and 27 RBIs in September and October, helping Philadelphia come within one game of a wild-card berth.He is the fourth Phillies player to win the award, joining Scott Rolen, Dick Allen and Jack Sanford.
Source: http://www1.pressdemocrat.com/
Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard won the NL award Monday at New York.Howard replaced injured star Jim Thome and led all rookies with 22 home runs. He received 19 of 32 first-place votes and 109 points to beat out Houston Astros outfielder Willy Taveras, who got 78 points. Atlanta Braves right fielder Jeff Francouer was third with 60.Howard had been a highly touted slugger in the minors for years, but his path to the majors appeared blocked until back and elbow injuries sidelined Thome.Howard took advantage of his opportunity to play regularly, batting .288 with 63 RBIs in 88 games. He had 11 homers and 27 RBIs in September and October, helping Philadelphia come within one game of a wild-card berth.He is the fourth Phillies player to win the award, joining Scott Rolen, Dick Allen and Jack Sanford.
Source: http://www1.pressdemocrat.com/
