Phillies legend Ryan Howard visits Nemours Children's Hospital

WILMINGTON, Del. (WPVI) -- The "Big Piece" brought some big smiles to many hospitalized children in Delaware Thursday morning.

Phillies legend Ryan Howard stopped by Nemours Children's Hospital.

He met with patients at their bedsides to brighten their spirits and sign some autographs.

Another big piece of his visit: to get the kids fired up for another Phillies Red October.