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. He plays left field and serves as a designated hitter. Previously, Schwarber played for the Chicago Cubs, Washington Nationals, and Boston Red Sox. He also represents the United States in international baseball competitions, marking a career spanning multiple MLB teams and international play.

Sections (3)

Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1968: Compares to Frank Howard during the 1968 Washington Senators season

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

1976: Mike Schmidt's Game

In 1976, Mike Schmidt was the last Phillies player to have five hits and three home runs in a game, a feat that Kyle Schwarber matched later in his career.

2003: Alfonso Soriano's Single-Season Record

In 2003, Alfonso Soriano set the single-season record of 13 leadoff home runs, a record that Kyle Schwarber later broke.

2012: Plays for Wareham Gatemen

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

2013: Sophomore Season at Indiana Hoosiers

In 2013, as a sophomore at Indiana University Bloomington, Kyle Schwarber hit .366 with 18 home runs and 54 RBIs. He 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 and was named the MVP of the game after hitting a go-ahead two-run triple for Team USA.

2016: World Series Champion

In 2016, Kyle Schwarber and the Cubs defeated the Cleveland Indians in seven games to claim the Cubs' first World Series championship in 108 years. Schwarber recorded seven hits, including one double, two RBI, and one stolen base.

2016: Cubs' Championship Team

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

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.

June 2022: National League Player of the Month for June 2022

Kyle Schwarber was awarded National League Player of the Month honors for June 2022, after batting .272 with 12 home runs and an OPS of 1.064.

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.