Phillies Announce Unexpected Kyle Schwarber News on Monday

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Phillies Announce Unexpected Kyle Schwarber News on Monday

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Will Chesanek | Last updated Sep 14, 2026 2:17 PM ET

Kyle Schwarber and the Philadelphia Phillies are currently battling for the National League wild-card spot in the 2026 MLB playoffs. Philadelphia is sitting at 82-67, only one game behind the 83-66 Chicago Cubs, with the 80-68 San Diego Padres in third place.

Schwarber has been his typical big-swinging self for the Phillies, with the 5-foot-11 designated hitter batting .238, to go along with a league-leading 44 home runs, a top-10 94 RBIs and .869 OPS, good enough for 12th in the league. The 2026 Home Run Derby proved Schwarber’s abilities, with him advancing to the final round and losing to the St. Louis Cardinals’ Jordan Walker.

Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber (12)© Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

It appears that the Ohio native represents Major League Baseball just as well off the field as he does on it. On Monday, Philadelphia went to the social media website Instagram to make an announcement about their 33-year-old.

In an Instagram post, the Phillies announced that they have nominated the Middletown High School graduate for the Roberto Clemente Award.

The Roberto Clemente Award is named after the former Pittsburgh Pirates great, who tragically died young in a plane crash. The award is given to the player who “best represents the game of Baseball through extraordinary character, community involvement, philanthropy, and positive contributions, both on and off the field.”

In the Instagram caption, Philadelphia wrote that Schwarber was nominated by the team for the award, naming his work with Neighborhood Heroes to assist first responders, service members and their families in the community.

“We’re proud to announce Kyle Schwarber as our 2026 Roberto Clemente Award nominee! As Kyle continues to excel on the field,” Philadelphia wrote in the Instagram caption. “He remains equally committed to serving those who serve others. The work he’s done with Schwarber’s Neighborhood Heroes continues to positively impact the lives of first responders, service members, and their families throughout the Philadelphia community and beyond ❤️”