with 77 runs and 30 doubles. Rowand also hit 13 home runs and stole 16 bases. He walked 32 times and struck out 116. He had a .329 on-base percentage (OBP) and a .407 slugging percentage (SLG). He also collected 235 total bases. Defensively, he collected 388 putouts and committed only three errors, for a .978 fielding percentage. His defensive WAR of 1.9 was the seventh-best in the AL. The White Sox won the AL Central title, advancing to the playoffs for the first time in Rowand's career. In the first game of the AL Division Series (ALDS) against the Boston Red Sox, he slammed into the wall chasing after a ball even though the White Sox were up by 14 runs. He batted .400 with two RBI in the ALDS, which Chicago swept in three games. In the AL Championship Series (ALCS), he batted .167 with three hits (all doubles), three runs scored, and one RBI as the White Sox defeated the Los Angeles Angels in five games. Against the Houston Astros in the World Series, he batted .294. Though he had no RBI, he scored two runs and had five hits as the White Sox swept the Astros, earning their first World Series championship since 1917. During his time in Chicago, Rowand was a favorite of the fans because of his style of play. He would run hard after balls hit to center field, not afraid to crash into the outfield wall if it was necessary to make a catch. "White Sox fans have always reserved a special place for Aaron because of his all-out style of play and love for the game," observed Director of Player Development Nick Capra in 2015. Philadelphia Phillies (2006–2007) 2006 After the 2005 season, on November 23, Rowand was traded with minor league pitchers Gio González and Daniel Haigwood to the Philadelphia Phillies for first baseman Jim Thome. Chicago wanted Thome for his skill at hitting home runs, and Philadelphia needed a new center fielder because it was not planning to re-sign Lofton. Rowand's bases-loaded triple in the seventh inning against Matt Herges of the Florida Marlins on May 2, 2006, brought the Phillies from a one-run deficit to a 7–5 lead, which they would hold for the rest of the game. On May 11, in the first inning against the Mets, Rowand made a spectacular play by smashing into the center