Former Clearwater star Ryan Howard named NL Player of the Week

Ryan Howard was just named National League Player of the Week. The award is presented by Bank of America.

He had five multi-hit games including two games in which he hit two homers. He also led the NL in several categories including RBIs (13).

Howard was honored with this award once last season.

Another former Clearwater star, Chase Utley, was also nominated for the award this week.

Both Howard and Utley are part of the 2007 Clearwater Threshers Bobblehead Series. The Chase Utley bobblehead is scheduled to be given away on Friday, July 27.

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