Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber hit his MLB-leading 40th home run of the season during a 6-0 victory over the Seattle Mariners, according to game reports from the Associated Press. Schwarber drove a 98-mph fastball off Seattle starting pitcher Bryan Woo approximately 425 feet into right-center field for a three-run-inning shot, extending the Phillies’ lead and matching a franchise record for 40-homer seasons.
Kyle Schwarber Matches Franchise Record With 40th Home Run
According to Associated Press coverage, Kyle Schwarber’s second-inning blast off Bryan Woo marked his 40th home run of the year. Schwarber finished the contest against Seattle with two hits, which included a leadoff double in the first inning.
With this latest power milestone, the 33-year-old Schwarber tied the Philadelphia Phillies franchise record for the most individual seasons with 40 or more home runs. According to Associated Press records, he shares that club benchmark with former first baseman Ryan Howard. Last season, Schwarber hit 56 home runs.
Where Schwarber Ranks Among Active MLB Sluggers
According to Associated Press reporting, he is currently tied for the most 40-plus-homer seasons among active players alongside Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees.
According to Associated Press data, Matt Olson of the Atlanta Braves and Yordan Alvarez of the Houston Astros trail Schwarber closely with 36 home runs each.
Historic Pace in Philadelphia and Career Totals
According to Associated Press figures, Schwarber has accumulated 227 home runs with the Phillies, representing the second-most home runs by any player in their first five seasons with a single club. He trails only Babe Ruth, who hit 235 home runs during his initial five seasons with the New York Yankees.
Before joining the Phillies, Schwarber spent six seasons with the Chicago Cubs. Across his entire major league career, the veteran designated hitter has compiled 380 home runs, according to Associated Press records.
“Obviously it’s a good thing because that means hopefully you’re producing runs for your team,” Schwarber said, according to the Associated Press. “It’s not more about going out there and trying to achieve or attain a certain number. It’s more trying to stack as many at-bats as you can to keep trying to help the team win.”
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