Pack Break: 2007 Topps Updates & Highlights
Written by Steve on September 6th, 2010
2007 Topps Updates & Highlights:
- #UH53 Randy Messenger
- #UH24 Brad Hennessey
- #UH47 Scott Hairston
- #UH317 Chris Schroder
- #UH120 Jason Phillips
- Red Back #UH290 Ryan Howard (Home Run Derby)
- Red Back #UH140 Ryan Spilborghs
- Generation Now #GN477 Kenji Johjima
- #UH314 Craig Monroe
- #UH216 David Ortiz (All-Star)
“With 79 four-baggers between the start of 2006 and the 2007 All-Star Game – 11 more than any other Major Leaguer — Howard was a natural choice for a spot in the State Home Run Derby. In addition, he was the defending champion, having emerged victorious in ’06 in Pittsburgh. However, Ryan could not find his stroke and did not survive the first round.”
I think they meant the “State Farm Home Run Derby”. How dare they get a sponsor’s name wrong!
The home runs haven’t been coming as easily for Howard this season. I guess that coaching from Barry Bonds didn’t help as much he had hoped. So far he is hitting .277 and is on pace to hit around 34 home runs this season.