Slugger with 56 home runs, failed to transfer! → It's the same money, but my parents are left! Philadelphia re-signs for five years and $150 million

Slugger with 56 home runs, failed to transfer! → It's the same money, but my parents are left! Philadelphia re-signs for five years and 150 million
The Philadelphia Phillies successfully beat the leading hitter Kyle Schwarber (32). Schwarber received a lot of love calls from other clubs, but chose to stay.

MLB.COM, the official website of the Major League, reported on the 10th (Korea time) that Schwaber and Philadelphia agreed to a five-year, $150 million (about 220 billion won) contract.AFP Yonhap News



The Philadelphia Phillies succeeded in beating Kyle Schwarber (32). Schwarber received a lot of love calls from other clubs, but chose to stay.

MLB.COM, the official website of Major League Baseball, reported on the 10th (Korea time) that Schwaber and Philadelphia agreed to a five-year, $150 million (about 220 billion won) contract.

Schwaber was a super-special prospect who was selected to the Chicago Cubs in the fourth overall round of the 2014 rookie draft. He made his debut with the Cubs in 2015 and moved to Philadelphia in 2022 after playing for the Washington Nationals and Boston Red Sox.




He hit 40 home runs for the first time in Philadelphia. After hitting 46 home runs in 2022, 47 home runs in 2023, and 38 home runs in 2024, he exploded 56 home runs in 2025.

Schwarber was ranked No. 1 in home runs in the National League this year. He beat Shohei Ohtani (LA Dodgers), who hit 55. He also ranked second after Ohtani in the National League MVP vote.

According to MLB.COM, a total of three teams besides Philadelphia actively rushed to Schwarber.




Baltimore has offered a five-year profit of $150 million, the same as Philadelphia. The Cincinnati Reds, Schwarber's hometown club, offered 125 million dollars (about 183.7 billion won) for five years. The Pittsburgh Pirates made a four-year, $125 million offer. In terms of average annual size, Pittsburgh's proposal was higher than that of Philadelphia.

Negotiations between Philadelphia and Schwarber have been slow, but have progressed rapidly in recent days. Philadelphia proposed several scenarios, varying the duration and total amount, including a six-year contract.

Monday night was crucial in US time. Schwarber's agent Casey Closs called Philadelphia.




Slugger with 56 home runs, failed to transfer! → It's the same money, but my parents are left! Philadelphia re-signs for five years and 150 million
Oct 8, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber (12) looks on during the seventh inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during game three of the NLDS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Slugger with 56 home runs, failed to transfer! → It's the same money, but my parents are left! Philadelphia re-signs for five years and 150 million
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - SEPTEMBER 24: Kyle Schwarber #12 of the Philadelphia Phillies reacts in the dugout after hitting a home run during the third inning against the Miami Marlins at Citizens Bank Park on September 24, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Isaiah Vazquez/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Isaiah Vazquez / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
"If you offer me five years and $150 million tonight, I'll accept it right away."

Philadelphia immediately followed it. Schwaber also immediately accepted it.

Philadelphia decided Schwaber would remain in his prime throughout his contract. Schwarber extended his contract from the 33-year-old season to the 37-year-old season.

Philadelphia coach Rob Thomson also said, `He's getting better year by year. This is the best body of my career. The video analysis and preparation process are excellent, and the understanding of the game is excellent. It's hard to expect the same record every year this year, but I still think he's a player who will perform at the highest level."



Reporter Han Dong-hoon dhhan@sportschosun.com



This article was translated by Naver AI translator.