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Kyle Schwarber Extends On-Base Streak to 47 Games as Free Agency Looms

The Phillies slugger, leading MLB with 14 home runs, continues to dominate at the plate while Bryce Harper and the team push for his long-term retention.

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MAY 12: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies looks on against the St. Louis Cardinals at Citizens Bank Park on May 12, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Cardinals defeated the Phillies 3-2. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 09: Kyle Schwarber #12 of the Philadelphia Phillies stands in the dugout prior to facing the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on April 09, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Kyle Schwarber extended his on-base streak to 47 games, the fourth-longest in Phillies history, with a hit during Monday's game against the Cardinals.
  • Schwarber leads Major League Baseball with 14 home runs this season and is on pace for career highs in home runs and RBIs at age 32.
  • Manager Rob Thomson praised Schwarber's evolution into a 'complete hitter,' citing improved plate discipline and success against left-handed pitching.
  • Bryce Harper publicly expressed his desire for Schwarber to remain with the Phillies, emphasizing his leadership and value to the clubhouse.
  • Schwarber, set to become a free agent after the season, is expected to draw significant interest from other teams, though the Phillies have prioritized retaining him.