Nov 20, 2006
Ryan Howard of the Philadelphia Phillies was voted the 2006 National League Most Valuable Player. Howard led the NL in home runs and RBI's. His stats for 2006 included 58 homers, 149 RBI's, and a .313 batting average. 2005 winner Albert Pujols of the Cardinals finished second.
Ryan Howard was the fourth Philadelphia Phillie player to win the award, and the first since Mike Schmidt in 1986.
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2006 National League MVP Voting:
Also receiving votes: Andruw Jones (29), Carlos Delgado (23), Nomar Garciapara (18), Rafael Furcal (11), Garrett Atkins (10), Matt Holliday (10), Aramis Ramirez (5), Freddy Sanchez (5), Chris Carpenter (4), Chipper Jones (3), Mike Cameron (2), Jimmy Rollins (2), Bronson Arroyo (1), Jason Bay (1). |
Ryan Howard Awards and Accomplishments
| Year | Award | For |
| 2006 | 2006 National League MVP | Philadelphia Phillies |
| 2006 | 2006 MLB Home Run Derby | Philadelphia Phillies |
| 2006 | 2006 NL Silver Slugger - 1B | Philadelphia Phillies |
| 2005 | 2005 NL Rookie of the Year | Philadelphia Phillies |
