Philadelphia Phillies Star Kyle Schwarber On Verge Of MLB History

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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MARCH 26: Kyle Schwarber #12 of the Philadelphia Phillies hits a two-run home run in the first inning against the Texas Rangers on Opening Day at Citizens Bank Park on March 26, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)

On Wednesday, the Philadelphia Phillies lost to the Chicago Cubs by a score of 11-2.

They went 1-2 in the series.

The Phillies will now open up a new series with the Atlanta Braves (on Friday) at home.

Kyle Schwarber On Verge Of MLB History

GettyKyle Schwarber #12 of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrates after hitting a solo home run in the third inning against the Washington Nationals at Citizens Bank Park on March 31, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

As the season moves forward, it’s worth noting that Phillies star Kyle Schwarber is closing in on exciting MLB history.

He needs just four home runs to become the 106th player to hit 350 for their career.

StatMuse wrote (on April 13): “Kyle Schwarber vs Cubs: 2-3 2 HR 3 RBI 1 BB 1 HBP Only the second NL player to score 4 runs in a game this season.”

GettyKyle Schwarber #12 of the Philadelphia Phillies reacts in the dugout after hitting a home run during the third inning against the Miami Marlins at Citizens Bank Park on September 24, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Schwarber’s MLB Career

Schwarber was the fourth pick in the 2014 MLB Draft out of Indiana.

He spent the first six years of his career with the Chicago Cubs, winning the 2016 World Series Championship over the Cleveland Guardians.

GettyKyle Schwarber #12 of the Chicago Cubs singles in the 10th inning against the Cleveland Indians in Game Seven of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field on November 2, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Following the Cubs, Schwarber spent part of one season with the Boston Red Sox and Washington Nationals.

He is currently in the middle of his fifth season playing for the Phillies.

Over 1,309 career games, the 33-year-old is batting .231 with 346 home runs, 796 RBI’s, 812 runs and 37 stolen bases.

ESPN’s Jeff Passan wrote (on December 9, 2025): “Slugger Kyle Schwarber and the Philadelphia Phillies are finalizing a five-year, $150 million contract, sources tell ESPN. The NL MVP runner-up, one of the best home run hitters and clubhouse leaders in baseball, is returning to Philadelphia.”

GettyKyle Schwarber #12 of the Philadelphia Phillies reacts after hitting a three run home run in the bottom of the third inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Citizens Bank Park on April 11, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Phillies Right Now

The Phillies have had a slow start to the 2026 season.

They are 8-10 in 18 games, which has them as the fourth-place team in the National League East.

At home, the Phillies are 5-7 in 12 games at Citizens Bank Park.

@SleeperMLB wrote (on April 15): “The Phillies pitching staff makes no sense:

K/9: 10.36 (2nd) BB/9: 2.66 (2nd) K/BB: 3.89 (2nd) HR/9: 0.77 (7th) Ground ball %: 49.9 (1st)

ERA: 4.62 (25th)”

GettyKyle Schwarber #12 of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrates with teammate Bryce Harper #3 after rounding the bases on a solo home run in the bottom of the first inning against the Chicago Cubs at Citizens Bank Park on April 13, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Last season, the Phillies lost in the NLDS.

Schwarber hit 56 home runs during the regular season.

They have made the MLB playoffs in four straight years (and reached the 2022 World Series).