Howard vs. the Best of the National League
Here is how Ryan Howard stacked up against the top-hitting regular first basemen in the National League last season:
G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBIs BB SO OBP SLG AVG.
Joey Votto, Reds 150 547 106 177 36 2 37 113 91 125 .424 .600 .324
Albert Pujols, Cardinals 159 587 115 183 39 1 42 118 103 76 .414 .596 .312
Adrian Gonzalez, Padres 160 591 87 176 33 0 31 101 93 114 .393 .511 .298
Aubrey Huff, Giants 157 569 100 165 35 5 26 86 83 91 .385 .506 .290
Ryan Howard, Phillies 143 550 87 152 23 5 31 108 59 157 .353 .505 .276