The Philadelphia Phillies realized they needed to make the most of Kyle Schwarber’s likely final season. The Phillies’ designated hitter is in his contract year, and it would be an understatement to say he has exceeded expectations. He now has 56 home runs for the season and is on track to break the Phillies’ franchise record. He also leads Major League Baseball with 132 RBIs.
Schwarber is the fourth player in baseball this season to hit 50 home runs, joining Cal Raleigh, Shohei Ohtani, and Aaron Judge. He also became the third player and the 21st overall to hit four home runs in a single game. He’s having a career year and will compete for the National League MVP award at the end of the season.
It’s been an impressive run, but Schwarber’s game has been unique this season.
Kyle Schwarber’s 2025 season for the Phillies has put him in elite company
Schwarber, according to MLB.com’s Paul Casella, joined the ranks of the elite after hitting his 55th home run of the season earlier this week. He became only the fourth player in MLB history to have at least 55 home runs, 100 walks, and ten stolen bases in a single season.
His 56 home runs this season extend his total with the Phillies to 187 since the beginning of 2022, ranking second in baseball throughout that time. He has walked at least 100 times for the third consecutive season, totaling 107 free passes. He has now tied his career high of ten stolen bases, which he set in 2022.
To be on a list alongside Aaron Judge, Barry Bonds, and Babe Ruth is incredible, but it highlights how crucial Schwarber has been throughout the Phillies’ World Series run.
On top of his raw numbers, Schwarber has regularly been a leader in the Phillies’ clubhouse. He’s solidified himself as an all-time Phillies player, has had a career-defining season, and continues to astonish.
It’s uncertain where Schwarber will finish on the NL MVP voting in November, but history speaks for itself. His season is not only one of the best in Phillies history, but it is also shaping up to be one of the best all-around seasons in the sport.
The Phillies will aggressively pursue Schwarber whenever he enters free agency, but they will also make the most of him right now, hoping to win the World Series to top off his remarkable season.