With just a game remaining in Grapefruit League play, Ryan Howard has yet to consistently find his stroke. He struggled again on Friday, going 0-for-2 with a walk and two strikeouts. Howard's batting average in Grapefruit League play stands at .167.
Fantasy Impact
Howard has now struck out 24 times in 72 at-bats this spring with just four walks. There is a lot of pressure on Howard to return close to the power hitting threat he was several years ago. Howard likely will be a decent power option, but no longer a top-tier fantasy first baseman.