Howard No Longer Home vs. the Braves
Ryan Howard No Longer Home vs. the Braves
Howard No Longer Home vs. the Braves
Bob Vetrone Jr.
( (AP)
Ryan Howard's home run against the Braves Tuesday was just the sixth in his last 43 games against the Braves. That pales even more so when you compare it to how he had hammered Atlanta earlier in his career.
Though 2009, Howard had homered 32 times against the Braves in 84 games. Moreso, he was averaging more than an RBI a game. And try out his averages vs. ATL in that time: .341, .424 OBA, .728 Slg.
Here are Howard's numbers against Atlanta over his first six seasons and since 2010:
| 2004-09 | 2010-12 | |
| Games | 84 | 43 |
| Record | 49-35 | 23-20 |
| Batting Avg. | .341 | .218 |
| Hits-AB | 103-302 | 36-165 |
| On-Base Pct. | .424 | .282 |
| Walks | 44 | 14 |
| Strikeouts | 77 | 50 |
| Slugging Pct. | .728 | .370 |
| Total Bases | 220 | 61 |
| Doubles | 17 | 5 |
| Triples | 2 | 1 |
| Home Runs | 32 | 6 |
| RBI | 87 | 21 |
| Runs | 60 | 19 |
Comments (7)
Howard currently ranks #40 among 1B in terms of OPS. Those next to him among 1B include the great Adam Lind and Hector Luna. Lind makes $5 mill this year.— 4thand10- I wonder how these same numbers compare to other teams. He has dropped off like this against the majority of teams is my guess.— bmcw
- Atlanta pitching has improved since then, right?
— Phillycb21 - too much time with worley at pizza city— stoky
I'd say it's a combination of his lack of adjustment and growth as a hitter along with time missed due to his injury and the obvious point a poster made that Atlanta's pitching has improved. Not to mention that 2010 was binocular gate they can't steal signs as easy as they used to.- @4thand10: I'm no big fan of Howard, but he has more HR and RBI than Luna in fewer games, and a better ratios of HR and RBI to games played than Lind. All despite the last few weeks basically being his spring training. Think before you drink.— The K Man
- There should be wagering on how many times Howard will strikeout in any game. Twice a game sounds about right.— farley
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