Kyle Schwarber's Success and Achievements in Timeline

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

Kyle Schwarber is an American professional baseball player, primarily a left fielder and designated hitter. He has played in MLB for the Chicago Cubs, Washington Nationals, Boston Red Sox, and Philadelphia Phillies, and represents the United States internationally. Currently a free agent, Schwarber is known for his power hitting and has been a valuable offensive asset for the teams he has played for.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

July 10, 1936: Chuck Klein's four home run game

On July 10, 1936, Chuck Klein hit four home runs in one game for the Phillies.

1968: Howard's Home Run Record

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.

April 17, 1976: Mike Schmidt's four home run game

On April 17, 1976, Mike Schmidt hit four home runs in one game for the Phillies.

1976: Schmidt's 5 hit game

In 1976, Mike Schmidt had five hits and three home runs in a game, a feat that Schwarber would later match.

1979: Schmidt hits 30 home runs before All-Star break

In 1979, Mike Schmidt hit 30 home runs before the All-Star break, a feat Schwarber later matched.

2003: Soriano's leadoff record

In 2003, Alfonso Soriano set the single-season record of 13 leadoff home runs, which Schwarber broke on September 10.

2006: Ryan Howard's 58 home run season

In 2006, Ryan Howard hit 58 home runs.

2009: Ryan Howard's record

In 2009, Ryan Howard's record was referenced when Schwarber hit his 54th home run of the season against the Miami Marlins.

2009: Phillies reach the 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 first game of the National League Championship Series, Schwarber hit a 488 feet (149 m) home run at Petco Park.

2012: Freshman All-American

As a freshman in 2012, 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.

2012: Played for Wareham Gatemen

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

2013: First-Team All-American

As a sophomore in 2013, Kyle Schwarber was named a first-team All-American by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) after hitting .366/.456/.647 with 18 home runs and 54 RBIs in 61 games.

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 Championship

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

2016: World Series Champion

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

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.

2021: Signed with Nationals, Traded to Red Sox, All-Star Appearance

In 2021, Kyle Schwarber signed with the Washington Nationals and was traded to the Boston Red Sox the same year. He also made his first All-Star appearance in 2021.

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

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.

2022: Debut Season with Phillies

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

September 4, 2023: Schwarber hits 40th home run

On September 4, 2023, Schwarber launched his 40th home run of the season in a 9–7 win against the San Diego Padres. In 160 games, Schwarber finished with a .197 batting average, 47 home runs, 104 RBI, 126 walks, and struck out an MLB-leading 215 times.