MIAMI — Ryan Howard has hit his 200th home run, reaching the milestone in fewer games than any player in major league history.

The Philadelphia Phillies' slugger achieved the feat in his 658th game, hitting his 23rd homer of the season in the sixth inning Thursday against Florida.

Ralph Kiner was previously the fastest player to reach 200 home runs. He did it in 706 games.

Howard is the eighth Phillies player to hit 200 homers.