Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Kyle Schwarber

Discover the career path of Kyle Schwarber, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Kyle Schwarber is a professional baseball player, currently a left fielder and designated hitter for the Philadelphia Phillies. Previously, he played for the Chicago Cubs, Washington Nationals, and Boston Red Sox, demonstrating a notable career across several MLB teams.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1968: Tied Record with Frank Howard

Kyle Schwarber and Frank Howard during the 1968 Washington Senators season are the only two MLB players to hit 11 home runs in 9 games.

2009: Phillies Reached World Series

In the first game of the National League Championship Series, Schwarber hit a 488 feet home run and because of the game the Phillies reached their first World Series since 2009.

2012: Won MVP in Cape Cod Baseball League

In 2012, during the college offseason, Kyle Schwarber played for the Wareham Gatemen and won the playoff's most valuable player award.

2014: Drafted by Chicago Cubs

In 2014, Kyle Schwarber was drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the first round, fourth overall, in the Major League Baseball draft and signed on June 11th.

June 16, 2015: MLB Debut

On June 16, 2015, Kyle Schwarber was promoted to the major leagues by the Cubs and made his major league debut as a position player that night, replacing ejected starting catcher Miguel Montero.

July 2015: All-Star Futures Game MVP

In July 2015, Kyle Schwarber played in the All-Star Futures Game and was named the MVP of the game after hitting a go-ahead two-run triple for Team USA.

July 16, 2015: Recalled to Cubs

On July 16, 2015, Kyle Schwarber was recalled from Triple A Iowa to rejoin the Cubs due to an injury to catcher Montero.

2016: Won World Series with Cubs

In 2016, Kyle Schwarber was a member of the Chicago Cubs’ World Series championship team.

2016: Played in World Series After Injury

In 2016, Kyle Schwarber was added to the Cubs' roster for the World Series and started Game 1 as the designated hitter despite not having played in a Major League game since his injury in April.

2017: Played for the Chicago Cubs

During the 2017 Chicago Cubs season, Kyle Schwarber was the opening day starting left fielder and lead-off hitter during April and May.

2017: Schwarber's Neighborhood Heroes Launched

In 2017, while with the Chicago Cubs, Kyle Schwarber launched "Schwarber's Neighborhood Heroes" to honor first responders, and also hosted his first fundraiser, "Schwarber's Block Party".

2018: Home Run Derby Runner-Up

In 2018, Kyle Schwarber finished second in the Major League Baseball Home Run Derby to Bryce Harper.

June 2019: Joined CCBL Hall of Fame

In June 2019, Kyle Schwarber was announced to be joining the Cape Cod Baseball League (CCBL) Hall of Fame class of 2019.

August 23, 2019: Third Annual Block Party

On August 23, 2019, Kyle Schwarber held his third annual block party in Chicago.

2020: Non-tendered by Cubs

On December 2, 2020, the Cubs non-tendered Kyle Schwarber.

January 9, 2021: Signed with Washington Nationals

On January 9, 2021, Kyle Schwarber signed a one-year contract with the Washington Nationals.

July 29, 2021: Traded to Boston Red Sox

On July 29, 2021, Kyle Schwarber was traded to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for minor-league pitcher Aldo Ramirez.

March 20, 2022: Joined the Philadelphia Phillies

On March 20, 2022, Kyle Schwarber agreed to join the Philadelphia Phillies on a four-year contract.

June 2022: Named NL Player of the Month

Kyle Schwarber was awarded NL Player of the Month honors for June 2022, after batting .272 with 12 home runs.

September 16, 2022: Set Phillies Record for Home Runs as Leadoff Hitter

On September 16, 2022, Kyle Schwarber hit his 31st home run at the leadoff spot, breaking Jimmy Rollins' Phillies franchise record for most home runs at that spot in the batting order.

December 6, 2022: Schwarber Commits to World Baseball Classic

On December 6, 2022, Kyle Schwarber committed to play for the United States in the 2023 World Baseball Classic.

2022: Led National League in Home Runs, Silver Slugger Award

During his debut season with the Phillies in 2022, Schwarber led the National League in home runs and earned his first Silver Slugger Award.

2022: Introduced "Dancing on My Own" to Phillies

In 2022, Kyle Schwarber is credited with introducing the song "Dancing on My Own” to the Phillies clubhouse, which was played after every Phillies win during their run to the World Series.

2022: Played with Phillies in the World Series

In 2022, Kyle Schwarber played with the Philadelphia Phillies in the World Series.

2022: Played in the World Series

In the 2022 World Series against the Houston Astros, Kyle Schwarber batted .250 with five hits and four RBIs in six games. He also had the most home runs of any player in the series with three.

2022: Washington Nationals Contract Option

On January 9, 2021, the Washington Nationals announced they had signed Schwarber to a one-year major league contract containing a mutual option for 2022.

March 11, 2023: Schwarber Hits Home Run in World Baseball Classic

On March 11, 2023, Kyle Schwarber hit a three-run home run during Team USA's game against Great Britain in the World Baseball Classic.

September 4, 2023: Schwarber Hits 40th Home Run

On September 4, 2023, Kyle Schwarber hit his 40th home run of the season, securing a 9-7 win against the San Diego Padres. He joined a select group of Phillies players to achieve 40 home runs in consecutive seasons.