Kyle Schwarber just smashed his 40th home run of the season on Wednesday, August 26, and yeah, our Seattle Mariners were the team he did it against. You hate to see it happen against your squad, but the guy is absolutely on fire for the Phillies, making some serious franchise history with this latest blast.
Schwarber Joins Phillies Royalty, Again
This 40th dinger? It wasn’t just another big swing. Paul Casella over at MLB.com pointed out that Schwarber officially joined a super exclusive club in Phillies history. He’s now tied with the legendary Ryan Howard as the only players to hit 40 or more homers in four separate seasons for that franchise. Think about that for a second. Only two dudes. Howard was a monster, cranking out 40-plus bombs in four straight seasons from 2006 to 2009. He slugged 58 in ’06, then 47, 48, and 45 over the next three years. That’s a ridiculous run, and he finished his career with 382 homers. Now Schwarber’s doing it, too. This isn’t just a fluke.
Philly’s Best Signing Is On A Tear
Since landing with the Phillies in 2022, Schwarber has been nothing short of a power-hitting phenom. He’s been dominating at the top of their lineup, putting up elite numbers almost every single year. After his 46 homers in his first season in 2022, he followed up with 47 in 2023. Sure, 2024 was a “down” year with a still impressive 38 bombs, but he bounced right back in 2025, absolutely clobbering 56 homers. That 56 HR season was a career-high for him, and he led the National League in dingers for the second time since he joined the team. Now, in 2026, he’s already at 40 before August is even done. Four out of five seasons with 40-plus dingers? That’s just wild consistency, making him one of the absolute best signings in Phillies history. You gotta give the guy credit, even if he’s doing it against our guys sometimes.
What’s Next for Our M’s?
While Schwarber is busy making history, it’s a stark reminder of the individual struggles and triumphs happening across the league. We saw our Mariners on the wrong side of that 40th homer, and you know that stings a bit. The season grinds on, and every game, every at-bat, matters. On a related note from around the league, the chatter is even picking up about our own Cal Raleigh. Apparently, he’s on track to hit the fewest homers in MLB history after a 60-plus homer season. That’s a stat you never want associated with your catcher, especially after the kind of power we know he’s capable of. We need our guys to keep battling, stay healthy, and turn things around. We’ll be watching every pitch. Get ready for the next one, Emerald City!
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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