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. He has also played for the Chicago Cubs, Washington Nationals, and Boston Red Sox in MLB. Schwarber has represented the United States in international baseball competitions.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

July 10, 1936: Chuck Klein hits four home runs in a game

On July 10, 1936, Chuck Klein hit four home runs in one game, an accomplishment that Kyle Schwarber would later achieve. On August 28, Schwarber became the 21st player in MLB history to hit four home runs in one game, joining Chuck Klein on July 10, 1936, as one of the Phillies to accomplish this feat.

1968: Historical Comparison to Frank Howard

In 2021, during a hot streak, it was noted that Kyle Schwarber, along with Frank Howard in the 1968 Washington Senators season, were the only two MLB players to hit 11 home runs in 9 games.

April 17, 1976: Mike Schmidt hits four home runs in a game

On April 17, 1976, Mike Schmidt hit four home runs in one game, an accomplishment that Kyle Schwarber would later achieve. On August 28, Schwarber became the 21st player in MLB history to hit four home runs in one game, joining Mike Schmidt on April 17, 1976, as one of the Phillies to accomplish this feat.

1976: Mike Schmidt's 5 hit, 3 home run game

In 1976, Mike Schmidt had a game with five hits and three home runs, a feat Kyle Schwarber would later match. Schwarber became the first Phillies player since Mike Schmidt in 1976 to have five hits and three home runs in a game.

1979: Mike Schmidt hits 30 Home Runs Before All-Star Break

In 1979, Mike Schmidt hit 30 home runs before the All-Star break, a feat Kyle Schwarber matched later in his career. On June 11, Schwarber became the second player in Phillies history to hit 30 home runs before the All-Star break, joining Mike Schmidt in 1979.

1991: Uncle Thomas Schwarber Plays Professionally

In 1991, Kyle Schwarber's uncle, Thomas Schwarber, played professionally in the Detroit Tigers minor league system.

March 5, 1993: Kyle Schwarber's Birth

On March 5, 1993, Kyle Joseph Schwarber was born. He would grow up to become a professional baseball left fielder and designated hitter.

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1993: Uncle Thomas Schwarber Concludes Professional Career

In 1993, Kyle Schwarber's uncle, Thomas Schwarber, concluded his professional baseball career in the Detroit Tigers minor league system after three seasons.

2003: Alfonso Soriano's leadoff home run record

In 2003, Alfonso Soriano set the single-season record of 13 leadoff home runs, which Kyle Schwarber would later break. On September 10, Schwarber hit his 14th leadoff home run of the season, breaking Alfonso Soriano's 2003 single-season record.

2006: Ryan Howard hits 58 home runs

In 2006, Ryan Howard hit 58 home runs, a milestone that puts him in franchise history along with Kyle Schwarber. On September 9, Schwarber hit his 50th home run of the season in a 9-3 victory over the New York Mets. With that homer, Schwarber became just the second player in franchise history, joining Ryan Howard (58 HRs in 2006), to reach the milestone.

2009: Phillies reach World Series

In 2009, the Phillies reached their first World Series since 2009, after Kyle Schwarber helped the team defeat the Padres in five games. In the first game of the National League Championship Series, Schwarber hit a 488 feet (149 m) home run at Petco Park.

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 a successful season.

2012: Cape Cod Baseball League Championship and MVP

In 2012, during the college offseason, Kyle Schwarber played for the Wareham Gatemen of the Cape Cod Baseball League (CCBL) and won the league championship, earning the playoff's most valuable player award.

2013: First-Team All-American

In 2013, Kyle Schwarber was named a first-team All-American by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) after a strong sophomore season.

2014: Drafted by the Chicago Cubs

In 2014, Kyle Schwarber was drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the first round, fourth overall. He signed with the team on June 11th.

June 16, 2015: Major League Debut

On June 16, 2015, Kyle Schwarber was promoted to the major leagues by the Cubs, making his debut that night as a position player against the Cleveland Indians after replacing ejected 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 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.

April 7, 2016: Leg 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 and missing the rest of the season.

2016: World Series win with Cubs

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

2017: Schwarbs Nickname during Players Weekend

During the 2017 season, Kyle Schwarber chose "Schwarbs" as his nickname for the Players Weekend.

2017: Struggles and Improvement During the 2017 Season

In 2017, Kyle Schwarber began as the starting left fielder and lead-off hitter for the Chicago Cubs but struggled early in the season, leading to a demotion to Triple-A in June. After being recalled, he showed improvement, ending the year with 30 home runs and raising his batting average.

2017: Launch of Schwarber's Neighborhood Heroes

In 2017, while with the Chicago Cubs, Kyle Schwarber launched "Schwarber's Neighborhood Heroes" to honor and give back to first responders. He also hosted his first inaugural fundraiser, "Schwarber's Block Party", to help raise funds for first responders.

2018: Home Run Derby Runner-Up

In 2018, Kyle Schwarber finished second in the Major League Baseball Home Run Derby after implementing a strict workout regimen and losing 30 pounds during the off-season. He also batted .238 with 26 home runs during the season.

June 2019: CCBL Hall of Fame Induction

In June 2019, it was announced that Kyle Schwarber would be inducted into the Cape Cod Baseball League (CCBL) Hall of Fame class of 2019.

August 23, 2019: Third Annual Schwarber's Block Party

On August 23, 2019, Kyle Schwarber held his third annual block party in Chicago, which was the last one he held in Chicago. The block parties helped raise funds for first responders.

December 2019: Schwarber Marries Paige

In December 2019, Kyle Schwarber and his wife, Paige, were married.

2019: 2019 Season Performance

In 2019, Kyle Schwarber batted .250 with 38 home runs and 92 RBIs. Defensively, he 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 had the lowest batting average of all qualified National League batters, hitting .188. On December 2, the Cubs non-tendered Schwarber, making him a free agent.

January 9, 2021: Signed with the Washington Nationals

On January 9, 2021, Kyle Schwarber signed a one-year major league contract with the Washington Nationals, including a mutual option for 2022.

July 29, 2021: Traded to the Boston Red Sox

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

2021: Signed with Nationals and Traded to Red Sox

In 2021, Kyle Schwarber signed with the Washington Nationals and was later traded to the Boston Red Sox, also making his first All-Star appearance that year.

March 2022: Birth of First Son

In March 2022, Kyle Schwarber and his wife Paige welcomed their first son.

March 20, 2022: Joined the Philadelphia Phillies

On March 20, 2022, Kyle Schwarber agreed to join the Philadelphia Phillies on a four-year, $79 million contract.

April 8, 2022: Home Run in First At-Bat as a Phillie

On April 8, 2022, Kyle Schwarber hit a home run in his first at-bat as a Phillie during the team's Opening Day win against the Oakland A's.

June 2022: NL Player of the Month

Kyle Schwarber was awarded NL Player of the Month honors for June 2022 after a stellar performance, including 12 home runs, a 1.064 OPS, and a 189 OPS+.

September 16, 2022: Phillies Leadoff Home Run Record

On September 16, 2022, Kyle Schwarber broke Jimmy Rollins's Phillies franchise record for most home runs at the leadoff spot, hitting his 31st home run in that position.

December 6, 2022: Schwarber Commits to Play in World Baseball Classic

On December 6, 2022, it was announced that Kyle Schwarber had committed to play for the United States national baseball team in the 2023 World Baseball Classic.

2022: Schwarber in the 2022 World Series

During 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, including a game-tying solo shot to lead off Game 5 off of Justin Verlander and a go-ahead solo shot in Game 6 off of Framber Valdez; however, the Phillies would lose both games and the series.

2022: Mutual Contract Option for 2022

In 2021, Kyle Schwarber signed with the Washington Nationals that included a mutual contract option for 2022.

2022: "Dancing on My Own" becomes Phillies' Victory Song

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.

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2022: Led National League in Home Runs and World Series Appearance

In 2022, Kyle Schwarber led the National League in home runs during his debut season with the Philadelphia Phillies and played in the 2022 World Series. He also earned his second All-Star appearance and first Silver Slugger Award.

2022: Signed with the Phillies

In 2022, Kyle Schwarber signed with the Philadelphia Phillies.

2022: 2022 Regular Season Performance

In the 2022 regular season, Kyle Schwarber finished with a .218 batting average, 100 runs scored, an NL-leading 46 home runs, and 94 RBIs. He also led MLB with 200 strikeouts and had the highest fly-ball percentage.

March 11, 2023: Schwarber hits a three-run home run in World Baseball Classic

On March 11, 2023, during Team USA's first game of the tournament against Great Britain, Kyle Schwarber hit a three-run home run to aid in a 6–1 victory.

September 4, 2023: Schwarber hits 40th home run of the season

On September 4, 2023, Kyle Schwarber launched his 40th home run of the season in a 9–7 win against the San Diego Padres, becoming the fifth player in Phillies history to hit 40 home runs in consecutive seasons behind Chuck Klein, Mike Schmidt, Jim Thome, and Ryan Howard.

2023: Schwarber Hosts Block Party Fundraiser in Philadelphia

In 2023, Kyle Schwarber and his wife brought back the block party fundraiser, this time in Philadelphia, at Yards Brewing.

September 23, 2024: Beginning of Schwarber's On-Base Streak

On September 23, 2024, Kyle Schwarber began a 47-game on-base streak that ended on May 14 of the following year, marking the fourth-longest streak in Phillies history.