Kyle Schwarber is currently dominating the league, with all other players simply participating. The Philadelphia Phillies' DH extended his scorching hot July – and phenomenal season as a hitter – on Friday night, contributing to a 12-5 victory over the New York Yankees by going 3-for-5 with two additional home runs and driving in four runs.
He's currently hit 36 homers this year and is close to breaking a Phillies team record.
1. He's currently on track to hit approximately 56 home runs this season, with his current tally of 36 matching the highest number a Phillies player has achieved in the first 103 games. 2. With 36 home runs so far, he's matching the Phillies' record for the most through 103 games, projecting him to finish the season with about 56. The franchise record is 58, set by Ryan Howard in 2006. 3. He has hit 36 home runs in the first 103 games, tying a Phillies record and putting him on pace to hit roughly 56 for the year. Ryan Howard holds the team's single-season record with 58, achieved in 2006.
This year is critical for Schwarber, as it's the last year of his current contract, meaning he'll be a free agent after the season concludes. He's expressed a desire to remain in Philadelphia, a sentiment the Phillies share, but his increasing home run count is driving up his potential cost.
He ended the week with 36 homers, putting him in a second-place tie in the National League, only trailing Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani by one.
Schwarber has been a crucial part of the Phillies' batting order throughout the year, but his output has skyrocketed to unprecedented heights this month.
1. After Friday's pair of homers, he's now launched 11 in just 73 official plate appearances this month. 2. His July OPS, already an impressive 1.044 before Friday, climbed even higher thanks to his two home runs. 3. He's gone deep 11 times in just 73 at-bats this month, highlighted by his two home runs on Friday, boosting his already sky-high July OPS, which stood at 1.044 prior to the game.
The Philadelphia Phillies and the New York Mets are locked in a tight battle for first place in the National League East. Considering his significant offensive contributions, it may be time to consider Schwarber as a legitimate contender for the MVP award.
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