In the 2007 season he had 199 Ks in 648 PAs - that's 30.7% of the time. In innings 1-3 he K'ed 28.7% of the time (66/230); in innings 4-6 he K'ed 28.1% of the time (60/213). But in innings 7-9 he K'ed 38.1% of the time (71/186). Yet in extra innings he K'ed just 10.5% of the time (2/19).

He faired much better against starters than relievers. The first time he saw a starter in a game, he K'ed 28% of the time (39/139); the second time he saw that starter in the game, he K'ed 27% of the time (36/133). The third time or more he saw that starter in the game, he ke'd 23.6% of the time (26/110). But against relievers he K'ed 36.8% of the time (98/266).

With 2 outs and RISP he K'ed only 21.6% of the time (24/111), but when a game was Late & Close, Howard Ka'ed 34.7% of the time (33/95).

So can Ryan Howard take the pressure?

P.S. Once the count was 3-0 this season, Howard K'ed 0.00% of the time (0/63!) Once the count was 3-0 he eventually went 3 for 7 with 56 walks (33 of which were IBBs).