It’s no secret that Ryan Howard is a tad bit overweight, but hey, that’s what gives him all the power right? I think it’s very possible that Ryan Howard will miss time in the future due to his size. He is more prone to injury than other players. Playing first base does lower his chances some because they do not have to run as much as other fielders and rarely have to throw the ball under pressure. However, there remains a good chance that Howard could injure himself running the bases.

What do you think? Do you think Howard should spend a lot of the offseason trying to lose 20 pounds? He might sacrifice some of his power in the process, but in the long run I think it will be beneficial for his career and his life.