History of Kyle Schwarber in Timeline
Kyle Schwarber is a professional baseball player currently with the Philadelphia Phillies, playing as a left fielder and designated hitter. Prior to joining the Phillies, he played for the Chicago Cubs, Washington Nationals, and Boston Red Sox. He also represents the United States in international baseball competitions. Known for his power hitting and postseason performances, Schwarber has established himself as a prominent figure in MLB.
July 10, 1936: Chuck Klein Hits Four Home Runs in One Game
On July 10, 1936, Chuck Klein became one of the Phillies players to hit four home runs in one game, a feat Schwarber later achieved as well.
April 17, 1976: Mike Schmidt Hits Four Home Runs in One Game
On April 17, 1976, Mike Schmidt became one of the Phillies players to hit four home runs in one game, joining Chuck Klein and Ed Delahanty; Schwarber also achieved this feat later in his career.
1976: Mike Schmidt's Five Hits and Three Home Runs
In 1976, Mike Schmidt was the Phillies player to have five hits and three home runs in a game, a feat that Schwarber matched later in his career.
1979: Mike Schmidt Hits 30 Home Runs Before All-Star Break
In 1979, Mike Schmidt became the first player in Phillies history to hit 30 home runs before the All-Star break, a feat Schwarber later matched.
1991: Uncle Thomas Schwarber's Baseball Career
From 1991 to 1993, Kyle Schwarber's uncle, Thomas Schwarber, played professionally in the Detroit Tigers minor league system after playing college baseball as a pitcher at Ohio State.
March 5, 1993: Kyle Schwarber's Birth
On March 5, 1993, Kyle Joseph Schwarber was born. He is an American professional baseball player.
1993: Uncle Thomas Schwarber's Baseball Career
From 1991 to 1993, Kyle Schwarber's uncle, Thomas Schwarber, played professionally in the Detroit Tigers minor league system after playing college baseball as a pitcher at Ohio State.
2003: Alfonso Soriano's leadoff home run record
In 2003, Alfonso Soriano set the single-season record of 13 leadoff home runs, a record that Schwarber would later break.
2006: Ryan Howard's 58 Home Runs
In 2006, Ryan Howard hit 58 home runs, setting a franchise record, and becoming the other player in franchise history with over 50 home runs in a season. Schwarber would later become the second player in franchise history to reach the milestone.
2009: Phillies reach World Series
In 2009, the Phillies reached their first World Series since 2009 after Schwarber helped the team defeat the Padres in five games in the National League Championship Series.
2012: Cape Cod Baseball League Championship and MVP
In 2012, Kyle Schwarber played for the Wareham Gatemen of the Cape Cod Baseball League (CCBL), winning the league championship and earning the playoff's most valuable player award.
2012: Freshman All-American
In 2012, as a freshman at Indiana University Bloomington, Kyle Schwarber was named a freshman All-American by Louisville Slugger and Collegiate Baseball Newspaper after hitting .300/.390/.513 with eight home runs and 47 RBIs.
2013: First-Team All-American
In 2013, as a sophomore, Kyle Schwarber hit .366/.456/.647 with 18 home runs and 54 RBIs in 61 games. He was named a first-team All-American by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA).
2014: Signed with the 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 11.
June 16, 2015: Major League Debut
On June 16, 2015, Kyle Schwarber was promoted to the major leagues by the Cubs and made his major league debut that night against the Cleveland Indians, replacing Miguel Montero.
July 2015: All-Star Futures Game MVP
In July 2015, Kyle Schwarber played in the All-Star Futures Game, where he was named the MVP of the game after hitting a go-ahead two-run triple for Team USA.
July 16, 2015: Recalled to the Cubs
On July 16, 2015, Kyle Schwarber was recalled from Triple-A Iowa to rejoin the Cubs due to an injury to catcher Miguel Montero.
2015: MLB Debut with the Cubs
In 2015, Kyle Schwarber made his Major League Baseball debut with the Chicago Cubs.
April 7, 2016: Injury
On April 7, 2016, Kyle Schwarber was involved in an outfield collision with teammate Dexter Fowler and was removed from the game with a left leg injury, tearing his ACL and LCL.
2016: World Series Championship
In 2016, Kyle Schwarber was a member of the Chicago Cubs’ World Series championship team.
2017: Inconsistent Performance
During the 2017 Chicago Cubs season, Kyle Schwarber experienced highs and lows, starting as the lead-off hitter but struggling with a low batting average early in the year before improving later in the season.
2017: Players Weekend Nickname
In 2017, Schwarber chose "Schwarbs" as his nickname for the Players Weekend.
2017: Launch of Schwarber's Neighborhood Heroes
In 2017, while with the Chicago Cubs, Schwarber launched "Schwarber's Neighborhood Heroes" to honor and give back to first responders, and also hosted his first inaugural fundraiser, "Schwarber's Block Party".
2018: Home Run Derby Runner-Up
In 2018, Kyle Schwarber finished second to Bryce Harper in the Major League Baseball Home Run Derby after implementing a strict off-season workout regimen and losing 30 pounds.
June 2019: CCBL Hall of Fame Induction
In June 2019, it was announced that Kyle Schwarber would join the CCBL Hall of Fame class of 2019.
August 23, 2019: Third Annual Block Party
On August 23, 2019, Schwarber held his third annual "Schwarber's Block Party", which was the last one he held in Chicago to help raise funds for first responders.
December 2019: Marriage to Paige
In December 2019, Schwarber and his wife, Paige, got married.
2019: Offensive and Defensive Performance
In 2019, Kyle Schwarber batted .250 with 38 home runs and 92 RBI, but also led National League left fielders in errors and had the lowest fielding percentage among major league left fielders.
2020: Non-Tendered by the Cubs
In 2020, Kyle Schwarber batted .188, the lowest average of all qualified NL batters, and on December 2, the Cubs non-tendered Schwarber.
January 9, 2021: Signed with the Nationals
On January 9, 2021, Kyle Schwarber signed a one-year major league contract with the Washington Nationals.
July 29, 2021: Traded to the Red Sox
On July 29, 2021, Kyle Schwarber was traded to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for minor-league pitcher Aldo Ramirez.
2021: Signed with the Nationals and First All-Star Appearance
In 2021, Kyle Schwarber signed with the Washington Nationals and was later traded to the Boston Red Sox. He also made his first All-Star appearance in 2021.
March 2022: Birth of First Son
In March 2022, Schwarber and his wife Paige welcomed their first son.
March 20, 2022: Joined the Phillies
On March 20, 2022, Kyle Schwarber agreed to join the Philadelphia Phillies on a four-year, $79 million contract.
June 2022: 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: Phillies Record for Leadoff Home Runs
On September 16, 2022, Kyle Schwarber hit his 31st home run at the leadoff spot, breaking Jimmy Rollins's Phillies franchise record for most home runs at that spot in the batting order.
December 6, 2022: Commitment to Play in World Baseball Classic
On December 6, 2022, the United States national baseball team announced that Schwarber had committed to play in the 2023 World Baseball Classic.
2022: Season Performance and Strikeout Leader
In 155 games in the regular season in 2022, Kyle Schwarber finished with a .218 batting average, 100 runs scored, an NL-leading 46 home runs, and 94 RBIs. He also struck out an MLB-leading 200 times.
2022: Introduction of "Dancing on My Own" to Phillies Clubhouse
In 2022, Kyle Schwarber is credited with introducing the song "Dancing on My Own" to the Phillies clubhouse, and the song was played after every Phillies win during their run to the 2022 World Series.
2022: Signed with the Phillies, Led the National League in Home Runs, Earned First Silver Slugger Award, and Played in the World Series
In 2022, Kyle Schwarber signed with the Philadelphia Phillies. He led the National League in home runs that season, earned his first Silver Slugger Award, and played with the Phillies during the 2022 World Series.
2022: 2022 World Series Performance
In the 2022 World Series against the Houston Astros, Schwarber batted .250 with five hits, four RBIs, and had the most home runs of any player in the series with three, including a game-tying solo shot in Game 5 off Justin Verlander and a go-ahead solo shot in Game 6 off Framber Valdez; despite his efforts, the Phillies lost both games and the series in 2022.
March 11, 2023: Home Run in World Baseball Classic Game
On March 11, 2023, during Team USA's first game of the tournament against Great Britain, Schwarber hit a three-run home run to aid in a 6–1 victory.
September 4, 2023: 40th Home Run of the Season
On September 4, 2023, Schwarber hit his 40th home run of the season in a 9–7 win against the San Diego Padres. He became the fifth player in Phillies history to hit 40 home runs in consecutive seasons. Schwarber finished with a .197 batting average, 47 home runs, 104 RBI, 126 walks, and struck out an MLB-leading 215 times.
2023: Block Party Fundraiser in Philadelphia
In 2023, Schwarber and his wife brought back the block party fundraiser, this time in Philadelphia, at Yards Brewing.
September 23, 2024: Start of 47-game on-base streak
On September 23, 2024, Schwarber began a 47-game on-base streak.
2024: All-Time Postseason Home Run Records
As of 2024, Kyle Schwarber holds the all-time records for most National League Championship Series home runs (11), most postseason home runs by a left-handed batter (23), and most postseason leadoff home runs (5).
2024: Birth of Second Son
In early 2024, Schwarber and his wife, Paige, welcomed their second son.
August 28, 2025: Four Home Runs in One Game
On August 28, 2025, Kyle Schwarber became the 21st player in MLB history to hit four home runs in one game.
December 9, 2025: Re-signed with the Phillies
On December 9, 2025, Schwarber re-signed with the Phillies on a five-year, $150 million contract.
April 30, 2026: 350th Career Home Run
On April 30, 2026, Schwarber hit his 350th career home run.
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