Kyle Schwarber's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Kyle Schwarber.

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. Known for his power hitting, Schwarber has established himself as a prominent figure in MLB.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1968: Comparison to Frank Howard

In June 2021, Schwarber had a month where he hit 16 home runs. Schwarber and Frank Howard during the 1968 Washington Senators season are the only two MLB players to hit 11 home runs in 9 games.

2003: Soriano's Leadoff Record

In 2003, Alfonso Soriano set the single-season record of 13 leadoff home runs.

2009: Phillies First World Series Since 2009

During the first game of the National League Championship Series in 2022, Schwarber hit a 488 feet home run. Later in the series the Phillies defeated the Padres, reaching their first World Series since 2009.

2012: Cape Cod Baseball League Championship and MVP

In 2012, Kyle Schwarber played for the Wareham Gatemen of the Cape Cod Baseball League (CCBL) during the college offseason. After winning the league championship with the Gatemen, Schwarber was awarded the playoff's most valuable player award.

2013: All-American Selection

In 2013, as a sophomore, Kyle Schwarber hit .366 with 18 home runs and 54 RBIs in 61 games, and was named a first-team All-American by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA).

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.

2016: Cubs win World Series

In 2016, Kyle Schwarber was a member of the Chicago Cubs when they won the World Series.

2016: World Series Appearance and Win

In 2016, Kyle Schwarber was added to the Cubs' roster for the World Series, and started in Game 1 as their designated hitter. Schwarber and the Cubs defeated the Indians in seven games to claim the Cubs' first World Series championship in 108 years.

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.

June 2022: National League 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

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.

2022: Home Run Leader and Silver Slugger Award

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

2022: World Series Performance

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; however, the Phillies would lose both games and the series.

2022: Season Stats and Strikeout Leader

In 2022, Kyle Schwarber finished the regular season with a .218 batting average, 46 home runs, and 94 RBIs. He also struck out an MLB-leading 200 times and had the highest fly-ball percentage of all major leaguers.

2022: Schwarber plays in the World Series with the Phillies

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

September 4, 2023: Schwarber Hits 40th Home Run

On September 4, 2023, Schwarber hit his 40th home run of the season during a game against the San Diego Padres, which the Phillies won 9-7. He became the fifth player in Phillies history to hit 40 home runs in consecutive seasons.