In March 2005, Ryan Howard was preparing to begin his year in Triple-A with the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Red Barons. The same month saw the premiere of the Scranton, Pa.-set The Office, which included a character named Ryan Howard (played by B.J. Novak). Eight years later, the former Howard is a Rookie of the Year and MVP winner, and the latter has remained on The Office (eight seasons as a main character and one as recurring) for its entire celebrated run, which is ending this year.
The two Howards' worlds will collide on March 28, when the Phillies slugger makes a guest appearance on the show as a potential client for Jim and Darryl's sports marketing agency. But how do the two namesakes stack up? Here's a tale of the tape:
| Ryan Howard (Phillies) | Ryan Howard (Dunder Mifflin) | |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 6'4" | 5'8" |
| Weight | 240 | 150 |
| Nickname | "The Big Piece" | "Temp" |
| Education | Missouri State University | University of Scranton |
| Awards | 2006 NL MVP | "Hottest Guy in the Office" Dundie Award |
| Signature Achievement | 2008 World Series title | Dunder Mifflin Infinity |
| Bold Hair Decision | bearded gnome figurine | bleached blonde phase |
| Video game appearance? | Yes | Yes |
-- Dan Wohl / MLB.com
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