Ryan Howard had 1 dreadful statistic attached to his year that was preventing him from being included in MVP talks. With a batting average below .240 it is very tough to win the MVP. However, the batting average is up to .249 and rising at a rapid pace. Also, Howard hits .315 with runners in scoring position - clearly, he gets his hits in big spots (especially last night).
Note: Howard hits .192 with no one on. That is probably because he is less focused as a hitter in those spots and tries to hit more home runs. That makes him strike out a lot.
Yaros
His 200 Ks (I'd be shocked if he doens't get there) could also hurt him. It SHOULDN"T - but some will hold it agasint him.
ReplyDeleteSide note hows your extensive 30 team hockey preview coming along?
ReplyDeleteAt least have an extensive post on each of the three teams. One cant be a NY sport expert when one doesnt speak about 1/3 of the NY sports teams all with richer histories than the Jets.
to anonymous: only 3% of NY sports fans follow the 1/3 of NY sports teams that ure referring to.
ReplyDeleteas i noted on sept 14: philly wud be nowhere w/o Howard. he deserves the mvp, low BA and all.
ReplyDeleteRalph, you are correct.
ReplyDeleteAND, we will spend some time on hockey. But, there are far more pressing matters.
Yaros
If they make the playoffs, he's the MVP. He's been like Ortiz was in '06.
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