Kyle Schwarber Sets MLB Leadoff HR Record for Philadelphia Phillies
Kyle Schwarber Breaks MLB Leadoff HR Record
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber lit up the field on Tuesday night by hitting his 14th leadoff home run of the season against the Tampa Bay Rays. This notable feat allows Schwarber to surpass Alfonso Soriano, who previously held the record with 13 leadoff homers for the New York Yankees back in 2003.
Record-Breaking Achievement
Schwarber's extraordinary 14th leadoff homer came off Rays right-hander Taj Bradley, launched an impressive 437 feet at an exit velocity of 113.9 mph, according to Statcast. With this accomplishment, Schwarber now boasts 45 career leadoff home runs, positioning him ninth on the all-time list. Jimmy Rollins, a former Phillies World Series champion, holds the eighth spot with 46 career leadoff homers.
Current Performance Highlights
- Schwarber has been exceptional recently, earning the NL Player of the Week title.
- Entering Tuesday's game, he had a phenomenal September with a .400 average, .436 OBP, and a stunning 1.436 OPS.
- Additionally, he recorded 13 RBIs and hit seven homers this month.
Last week, Schwarber notably achieved the feat of hitting three homers in a single game for the second time this season during a thrilling match against the Blue Jays.
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