Home runs are absolutely BACK, people! For two decades, from 2002 to 2021, we didn’t see a single 60-bomb season, but now? We’ve had two in just the last four years. And right now, as of September 3rd, Philadelphia’s slugger Kyle Schwarber is sitting pretty at the top of the MLB home run leaderboard with a whopping 40 dingers, firmly cementing his status as the favorite for the crown.
Schwarber’s Unstoppable Power Surge
Look, this isn’t new territory for Kyle Schwarber. The guy is a pure masher. He led the National League in home runs back in 2022 with 46, then followed that up with 47 in 2023, and then led the NL again in 2025 by launching a ridiculous 56 homers. This season, he’s currently on pace to hit 46 again, which is just insane consistency. With 40 bombs already in the bag, the oddsmakers at Fanduel Sportsbook clearly see him as the one to beat, placing him at -190. That’s a strong vote of confidence for a guy who just keeps sending baseballs to the moon.
The Race to Catch the King
While Schwarber holds a solid lead, the hunt for the crown is still on, and some serious power hitters are right on his heels. Pete Crow-Armstrong is currently in second with 38 home runs. Then you’ve got a three-way tie for third with Yordan Alvarez, Junior Caminero, and Matt Olson all sitting at 37 homers apiece. That means Schwarber is definitely within striking distance, even if he’s got a slight cushion. Remember how Aaron Judge opened the year as the favorite? Injuries completely derailed his AL MVP campaign and his shot at the home run title, which really opened up this whole race. It’s a shame for Judge, but it’s made for an incredibly compelling finish. Interestingly, this season’s home run race isn’t quite as wild as last year’s; in 2025, four players blasted over 50 homers and seven guys crossed the 40-homer mark. Still, with Schwarber out front and these sluggers chasing hard, this race is far from over.
With the calendar turned to September 3rd, the regular season is winding down fast. Who’s gonna keep crushing it? Will Schwarber hang on to his lead, or can one of the guys chasing him put together a late-season surge and snatch that home run crown? This is gonna be a wild finish, and you won’t want to miss a single swing!
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Originally reported by Fox Sports.
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