In Friday's matchup against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Kyle Schwarber did something only one other Philadelphia Phillie has ever accomplished. The slugger tied a record set by Cy Williams way back in 1923 by launching his 20th home run in just the team's first 45 games. Even more impressive? He's gone deep nine times in his last eight contests. At this pace, Schwarber is on track for a mind-boggling 72 home runs this season.

There were plenty of questions about how age might slow Schwarber down, especially after he shifted from outfield to full-time designated hitter following the 2023 season. But instead of fading, his power has only gotten stronger. He slugged a career-high 56 homers last year and shows no signs of letting up. Schwarber is the ultimate "three true outcomes" player—someone who primarily walks, strikes out, or hits a home run. And as critics wonder if his bat will cool with age, he keeps proving them wrong.

This isn't exactly new territory for Schwarber, though it has certainly hit a new gear lately. He's always been a power hitter. Since 2017, the only season he didn't reach 30 homers was 2018—not counting the COVID-shortened 2020 campaign. That kind of consistent slugging puts him head and shoulders above nearly everyone else in the game. And it's that reliability that has made him one of baseball's elite.

Over his career, Schwarber has suited up for four different clubs, but the bulk of his time has been split between the Chicago Cubs and Philadelphia. Interestingly, he's only gotten better with age. During his early years with the Cubs, he mashed 121 home runs. But in his more recent stint with the Phillies, he's already racked up 207 dingers. In a sport where age usually means decline, Schwarber has flipped the script entirely.

They say wine gets better with time—and so does Kyle Schwarber. In his first seven big league seasons, he never cracked the 40-homer mark. But over the last four seasons, he's topped 40 home runs three times. The only exception was 2024, when he still managed a solid 38. And now, with home runs No. 19 and 20 already in the books, it's clear that Schwarber's power surge is far from over. Whether you're a Phillies fan or just love watching greatness, this is a season you won't want to miss.