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Philadelphia first baseman Ryan Howard, who hit one home run in four games in the Phillies’ recently completed series against the Dodgers, had more home runs than any other second-year player through May 31 of any season. Here are the leaders in that category:

*--* Player, Club Year HR Ryan Howard, Phi. 2006 18 Tony Clark, Det. 1997 17 Nick Swisher, Oak. 2006 16 Eddie Mathews, Mil 1953 14 Dale Long, Pit. 1956 14 Alfonso Soriano, N.Y. (AL) 2002 14 Jonny Gomes, TB 2006 14

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