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, primarily a left fielder and designated hitter, currently playing for the Philadelphia Phillies in MLB. He has also played for the Chicago Cubs, Washington Nationals, and Boston Red Sox. Schwarber also represents the United States in international baseball competitions, showcasing his talent on both the national and international stages.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1976: Schmidt's Feat

In 1976, Mike Schmidt was the Phillies player with five hits and three home runs in a game. This feat was later repeated by Schwarber.

1979: Schmidt Hits 30 Home Runs Before All-Star Break

In 1979, Mike Schmidt became the first Phillies player to hit 30 home runs before the All-Star break, a feat that Kyle Schwarber later duplicated.

2003: Soriano's Leadoff Record

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

2022: 2022 World Series Performance

In the 2022 World Series against the Houston Astros, Kyle Schwarber batted .250 with five hits and four RBIs in six games. He led the series with three home runs, including a game-tying solo home run in Game 5 and a go-ahead solo home run in Game 6, though the Phillies lost both games and the series.

March 11, 2023: Home Run in World Baseball Classic

On March 11, 2023, Kyle Schwarber hit a three-run home run in Team USA's first game of the World Baseball Classic against Great Britain, contributing to a 6–1 victory. He also homered off Yu Darvish against Japan in the final.

September 4, 2023: Schwarber Hits 40th Home Run

On September 4, 2023, Kyle Schwarber hit his 40th home run of the season during a game against the San Diego Padres. He became the fifth player in Phillies history to achieve 40 home runs in consecutive seasons. However, his batting average was .197, the lowest in MLB history for a player with at least 40 home runs in a season.

September 23, 2024: Start of on-base streak

September 23, 2024 marked the beginning of a 47-game on-base streak for Kyle Schwarber, which became the fourth-longest in Phillies history before it was eventually snapped.