Kyle Schwarber is, without a doubt, the hottest current MLB slugger. The veteran has enjoyed a personal home run derby during his last two games. On Tuesday, Schwarber went yard three times against the Toronto Blue Jays, only to pick up where he left off on Wednesday by hitting a leadoff solo shot.
Schwarber's power surge is trouble for the Blue Jays and fantasy baseball managers facing him in the finals. Although Schwarber ranks among his generation's most prolific bats, his domination this week has fans flocking to social media to discuss the 31-year-old.
"Ain’t no way you go from the longest HR drout in your career to hitting 4 in two games. He’s gotta be using roids" - One fan posted
"Damn dude is on steroids. Ban him" - Another shared
"Still on last nights high" - One more added
Schwarber debuted as a heavy-hitter in 2015 with the Chicago Cubs. However, after several weeks without a home run, his recent success has some questioning his surge.
"Bro is on a mission. Send that piss test his way" - A fan posted on social media
"This man is insane" - Another shared
"Why do the Jays continue to do this? Pitch to a guy who owns you" - One fan posted
It remains to be seen if Schwarber will see another pitch during the Phillies' road trip against the Toronto Blue Jays. Even though the Jays are clearly outside the playoff race, it may be in their best interest to intentionally walk the Phillies slugger.
Kyle Schwarber has a chance to make MLB history before the end of the season
Kyle Schwarber's hot streak has helped him break an extended slump and place him on the precipice of MLB history. His leadoff home run on Wednesday against the Blue Jays was his 13th of the season, tying him with former New York Yankees star Alfonso Soriano.
In 2003, Alfonso Soriano racked up 13 leadoff home runs for the Bronx Bombers. Now, Schwarber can surpass him atop that homerun mountain. The Phillies have 23 games remaining after Wednesday, which gives Kyle Schwarber plenty of time to make history.