Phillies team member expresses gratitude for being part of Schwarber's home run spree
Kyle Schwarber Breaks Phillies Home Run Record
In a historic moment for the Philadelphia Phillies, Kyle Schwarber has shattered the record for the fastest player to reach 40 home runs in a single season. Schwarber achieved this milestone in the team's 112th game of the 2025 season, surpassing the previous record held by former slugger Ryan Howard.
Schwarber, who joined the Phillies this season, has been a force to reckon with, leading the National League with 40 home runs and 94 RBIs as of early August. His power-hitting prowess and high walk rate have been instrumental in his rapid home run accumulation.
The 40-home run feat in 112 games sets a new Phillies franchise record for speed to that total, marking a significant achievement for Schwarber. This record surpasses Howard's pace, who previously held the record for the fastest player to reach 40 home runs in a Phillies season.
Meanwhile, in the world of Major League Baseball (MLB), Cal Raleigh of the Seattle Mariners currently holds the top spot for most home runs in the 2025 season. However, Schwarber's recent performances have seen him climb up the ranks, moving into second place.
Schwarber's impressive display of power has not gone unnoticed. New teammate Harrison Bader, who was recently traded to the Phillies from the Minnesota Twins, launched a three-run home run against the Baltimore Orioles and expressed admiration for Schwarber after their win. Bader, who played against Schwarber in the National League Central Division for several seasons while with the St. Louis Cardinals, acknowledged Schwarber's power as notable.
Bader also got his first hit in Phillies threads on Monday night, and Schwarber's historic home run, his third multi-home run of the season and the 40th of his season, made a big impression on Bader. Schwarber's power was previously notable to Bader, as they were rivals in the National League Central Division for several seasons before joining the Philadelphia Phillies.
As Schwarber continues to make history with the Phillies, fans and analysts alike are eager to see what the rest of the 2025 season holds for this power-hitting sensation.
In the Major League Baseball (MLB), Schwarber's impressive home run tally of 40 places him second behind Cal Raleigh, with Raleigh leading the 2025 season in home runs. Despite the competition, Schwarber's speed in reaching 40 home runs for the Phillies, achieved in just 112 games, has broken the previous record held by Ryan Howard.
