Yahoo Sports MLB experts, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman, share their thoughts on Kyle Schwarber’s remarkable 4-homer game for the Philadelphia Phillies against the Atlanta Braves. They also discuss how Schwarber has developed since entering the league. Catch the complete discussion on the “Baseball Bar-B-Cast” podcast – subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform.
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In the past night, Kyle Schwarber of the Philadelphia Phillies, a hitter with designation, achieved precisely that, smashing 4 home runs in a solitary game.
In a game versus the Atlanta Braves that the Phillies dominated, hitting 4 home runs in a game is astounding. Let us not forget that it could easily have been 5 if star reliever Vidal Bruhan hadn’t entered the game to stop Kyle Schwarber in the 8th inning.
The timing of this is also something, as is the, we discuss the.
It reflects on our recent conversations surrounding Schwarber. Considering the Phillies’ recent series where they faced considerable difficulty against the Mets in Queens, it’s telling that Kyle Schwarber consistently emphasized the need to look forward from his locker after each game. Yet, he was performing quite poorly.
He’s 0 for 20, right?
He had no hits in his last 20 at-bats over the preceding week, and then he arrives and declares, “Alright everyone, we are at home.”
“It’s time for me to perform.”
The third home run, in my opinion, was truly bizarre.
That particular home run serves as a strong reminder of what makes Schwarber such a potent hitter and how his abilities have evolved through the years.
When he started out with the Cubs, he was a hefty individual, correct?
He appeared as a gentle, somewhat rounded, and stocky person, understood? At that juncture, the prevailing perception was that his substantial size contributed to his power.
Kyle Schwarber no longer possesses a large build, at least in comparison to other baseball players; he is not particularly large. He is exceptionally strong and in excellent physical condition. In a way, it’s remarkable to acknowledge his power extends beyond his physical dimensions. Examining leaderboards related to hard hits reveals names like O’Neil Cruz at 6’7″, John Carlo at 6’6″, and Aaron Judge at 6’7″.
They’re all exceptionally tall. In comparison, Kyle, who is relatively shorter, uses his remarkably strong wrists, hands, and forearms to send balls flying.
