Kyle Schwarber

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Philadelphia Phillies · OF/1B

Age 335' 11" · 229 lbsBats Left

#47 Current#23 Preseason#28 Dynasty

FBaseball Overview

At 33 years old, Schwarber remains a consistent power producer for the Phillies as their primary DH, coming off a stellar 2025 season that earned him All-MLB Second Team honors and his third career All-Star selection. His 56 home runs and 132 RBIs demonstrate his ability to drive in runs at an elite level, though his batting average continues to hover around the .240-.250 range, which will drag down overall batting average in most league formats. The early 2026 numbers suggest a modest decline in both power and run production compared to last season, raising questions about whether age is beginning to impact his offensive output or if it's simply early-season variance. Fantasy managers should target Schwarber for home run and RBI upside while accepting the batting average drag, and monitor his playing time closely to ensure he maintains everyday DH duties.

News Updates

Kyle Schwarber to play more first base in 2027
Philadelphia Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski revealed plans for Kyle Schwarber to play approximately 30 games at first base next season, marking a positional shift for the designated hitter. This change represents a strategic adjustment to the Phillies' lineup configuration heading into 2027. The move could affect Schwarber's eligibility and usage patterns for fantasy baseball purposes.
Oct 16, 2026
Schwarber launches grand slam to lead Phillies comeback victory
Kyle Schwarber went deep with the bases loaded to cap Philadelphia's come-from-behind win over the Astros, going 1-for-5 with four RBIs. The grand slam was a crucial blow in an 11-8 victory that keeps the Phillies competitive in the NL East race. Schwarber's clutch hitting continues to make him a valuable fantasy asset.
Sep 10, 2026
Schwarber reaches 40 home runs, leads majors
Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber became the first player in 2026 to reach 40 home runs, connecting for a three-run shot off Seattle's Bryan Woo in a 6-0 Phillies victory. Schwarber's 40 homers lead all of Major League Baseball as the season enters the final five weeks. The elite power production positions him prominently in season-long MVP and home run race conversations.
Aug 27, 2026

MLB Hitting

Year	Team	G	PA	AB	AVG	HR	RBI	R	SB	K	OBP	SLG	OPS
2015	Chicago Cubs	69	273	232	.246	16	43	52	3	77	.355	.487	.842
2016	Chicago Cubs	2	5	4	.000	0	0	0	0	2	.200	.000	.200
2017	Chicago Cubs	129	486	422	.211	30	59	67	1	150	.315	.467	.782
2018	Chicago Cubs	137	510	428	.238	26	61	64	4	140	.356	.467	.823
2019	Chicago Cubs	155	610	529	.250	38	92	82	2	156	.339	.531	.870
2020	Chicago Cubs	59	224	191	.188	11	24	30	1	66	.308	.393	.701
2021	2 teams▼	113	471	399	.266	32	71	76	1	127	.374	.554	.928
2022	Philadelphia Phillies	155	669	577	.218	46	94	100	10	200	.323	.504	.827
2023	Philadelphia Phillies	160	720	585	.197	47	104	108	0	215	.343	.474	.817
2024	Philadelphia Phillies	150	692	573	.248	38	104	110	5	197	.366	.485	.851
2025	Philadelphia Phillies	162	724	604	.240	56	132	111	10	197	.365	.563	.928
2026	Philadelphia Phillies	156	701	581	.232	45	97	95	3	220	.354	.503	.857
Career	Totals	1447	6085	5125	.231	385	881	895	40	1747	.347	.500	.847

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Minor League Hitting

Year	Team	G	PA	AB	AVG	HR	RBI	R	SB	K	OBP	SLG	OPS
2014	3 teams▼	72	311	262	.344	18	53	55	5	57	.428	.634	1.062
2015	2 teams▼	75	310	257	.323	16	49	46	1	72	.430	.591	1.021
2017	Iowa Cubs	11	44	35	.343	4	9	9	0	12	.477	.714	1.191
Career	Totals	158	665	554	.334	38	111	110	6	141	.432	.619	1.051

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Last Week / Last Month

Current season · MLB only

7 games

G	PA	AB	AVG	HR	RBI	R	SB	K	OBP	SLG	OPS
7	32	23	.174	0	2	4	0	4	.406	.261	.667

30 games

G	PA	AB	AVG	HR	RBI	R	SB	K	OBP	SLG	OPS
30	137	112	.188	6	19	18	0	33	.328	.393	.721

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Advanced Stats2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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EV Avg92.3 mph

Max EV116.8 mph

Launch Angle20.1°

Barrel %15.5%

K %31.4%

Hard Hit %49.5%

Sprint Speed25.6 ft/s

Bat Speed77.1 mph

Whiff %33.1%

Chase %26.1%

xBA0.236

xSLG0.487

xwOBA0.364

GB%31.3%

FB%31.9%

What These Stats Mean

EV Avg — Average exit velocity — how hard this batter hits the ball. Elite hitters (90+ mph) make consistently hard contact, driving better batting averages and more power.

Max EV — Peak exit velocity on the batter's hardest-hit ball this season. Signals raw power potential even without a high HR total yet.

Launch Angle — Average vertical angle of the ball off the bat. The sweet spot for extra-base hits is roughly 10–30°; extreme ground ball or pop-up hitters sit outside this range.

Barrel % — Percentage of batted balls hit with the optimal exit velocity + launch angle combo. Barrels are the single best predictor of home runs and slugging percentage.

K % — Strikeout rate per plate appearance. High K% suppresses batting average and limits run-scoring opportunities — lower is better for fantasy.

Hard Hit % — Percentage of batted balls hit 95 mph or harder. A broader power indicator than barrels; high hard-hit% players rack up extra-base hits and RBI.

Sprint Speed — Peak sprint speed in feet per second. The best predictor of stolen base upside and ability to leg out infield hits.

Bat Speed — Average swing speed at the point of contact. Faster bat speed lets hitters wait longer on pitches and generates more raw power potential.

Whiff % — Percentage of swings that miss. High whiff rates signal strikeout vulnerability, dragging down batting average and overall production.

Chase % — How often the batter swings at pitches outside the strike zone. Low chase rates mean elite plate discipline — more walks, fewer strikeouts, more consistent at-bats.

xBA — Expected batting average based on contact quality, stripping out luck and defensive positioning. Better predictor of future performance than actual batting average.

xSLG — Expected slugging based on batted ball data. A high xSLG relative to actual SLG suggests power suppressed by bad luck that's likely to bounce back.

xwOBA — Expected weighted on-base average — the most comprehensive single expected metric. Combines contact quality, walks, and strikeouts to project overall offensive production.

GB% — Ground ball rate. High GB% hitters trade home run power for speed-dependent value — good for stolen base upside, but a drag on HR and SLG categories.

FB% — Fly ball rate. Elite power hitters combine high FB% with high exit velocity. High fly ball rate + soft contact = home run or nothing type.

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Year

Team

AVG

RBI

OBP

SLG

OPS

2015

Chicago Cubs

273

232

.246

.355

.487

.842

2016

Chicago Cubs

.000

.200

.000

.200

2017

Chicago Cubs

129

486

422

.211

150

.315

.467

.782

2018

Chicago Cubs

137

510

428

.238

140

.356

.467

.823

2019

Chicago Cubs

155

610

529

.250

156

.339

.531

.870

2020

Chicago Cubs

224

191

.188

.308

.393

.701

2021

2 teams▼

113

471

399

.266

127

.374

.554

.928

2022

Philadelphia Phillies

155

669

577

.218

100

200

.323

.504

.827

2023

Philadelphia Phillies

160

720

585

.197

104

108

215

.343

.474

.817

2024

Philadelphia Phillies

150

692

573

.248

104

110

197

.366

.485

.851

2025

Philadelphia Phillies

162

724

604

.240

132

111

197

.365

.563

.928

2026

Philadelphia Phillies

156

701

581

.232

220

.354

.503

.857

Career

Totals

1447

6085

5125

.231

385

881

895

1747

.347

.500

.847

Year

Team

AVG

RBI

OBP

SLG

OPS

2014

3 teams▼

311

262

.344

.428

.634

1.062

2015

2 teams▼

310

257

.323

.430

.591

1.021

2017

Iowa Cubs

.343

.477

.714

1.191

Career

Totals

158

665

554

.334

111

110

141

.432

.619

1.051

AVG

RBI

OBP

SLG

OPS

.174

.406

.261

.667

AVG

RBI

OBP

SLG

OPS

137

112

.188

.328

.393

.721