Kyle SchwarberIt has found a new home at the Philadelphia Phillies.
Sources confirmed that the slugger had signed with Philadelphia, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan.
After being denied a contract by the NFL, Schwarber’s popularity soared in 2021. Chicago CubsBefore the season. He signed with the Washington NationalsBefore being traded to the, he hit 25 home runs in 72 games. Boston Red Sox.
Schwarber was again a winner on the bigger stage in a pennant-race, compiling an impressive.291 batting percentage in 41 games. In his time with Boston, Schwarber’s perception of him as a slugger has changed. There, he posted a.957 OPS which helped them to the playoffs and was viewed as a game-changer in their lineup.
Schwarber has made significant improvements in the outfield throughout his career and added first base to the resume following his stint with Boston. In the long term, Schwarber will be a designated hitter that can spot teammates in either the outfield and at first.
In a three-year period, Schwarber was able to hit 94 home runs with the Cubs. His batting average also steadily rose. He hit just.188 in 2020 with 11 home runs, playing in only 59 out of 60 games. He was drafted fourth overall by the team in 2014. The fame he earned from his knee injury, and his participation in the 2016 World Series gave him legendary status in Chicago. It also raised expectations. He’s a great slugger, and he still has upside at the plate as he proved in 2021.
ESPN’s Jesse Rogers contributed this report.