Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber launched his 17th home run of the season in the early innings against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park, vaulting him into sole possession of Major League Baseball’s home run lead.
Details of the Monster Shot
Schwarber, batting second in the lineup, connected in the first inning with one out and a runner on first base. Facing a 2-ball, 1-strike count from the Boston starter, he crushed the fourth pitch—a 92.8 mph fastball. The ball rocketed off his bat with a 29-degree launch angle, 101.6 mph exit velocity, and a projected distance of 386 feet, clearing the right-center field fence for a solo home run.
Surpasses Judge for MLB Top Spot
This powerful blast pushed Schwarber ahead of New York Yankees star Aaron Judge, establishing him as the undisputed leader in MLB home runs across both leagues.
Fiery Hot Streak in May
Schwarber’s offensive surge shows no signs of slowing since May began. He has particularly dominated since the May 8 matchup against the Oakland Athletics, delivering home runs in five consecutive games and totaling six long balls over that stretch.
Over the past month, Schwarber has hammered 17 home runs, eclipsing Los Angeles Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani in the National League and rising to the top of the MLB standings for the third time this season.
