Howard hit .194 with 24 hits in 124 at bats for the Portland Beavers. In 57 games he had two doubles, nine RBIs and 16 runs scored. He drew 20 walks compared to 24 strikeouts and stole eight bases in 11 attempts. Howard also made two appearances on the mound, going 0-0 with a 9.00 ERA.

Howard went 1-for-7 with two runs scored and an RBI over four Storm playoff games.

2006

Josh Howard hit .294 with 67 hits in 228 at bats over 66 games for the Lake Elsinore Storm. He had ten doubles, three triples, two homers and 12 RBI's. He also scored 50 runs, drew 45 walks and whiffed 47 times. Howard was 22-31 in solen base attempts.

Josh Howard went 0-for-7 in four games with the Mobile BayBears.

2005

Howard was promoted to LE late in the year where he hit .269 in six games, going 5-for-19.

Howard hit .354 in 23 games for the AZL Padres. He scored 21 runs, knocked in 14 and posted a .413 on base percentage. He also added 12 stolen bases in 14 attempts.