Kyle Schwarber becomes the first Philadelphia Phillies player since 1964 to win All-Star MVP honors | MLB News
Philadelphia Phillies star Kyle Schwarber made a name for himself at the 2025 MLB All-Star Game, becoming the first Phillies player to win the Ted Williams All-Star Game Most Valuable Player Award presented by Chevrolet since Johnny Callison back in 1964. In a tense 7-6 triumph for the National League over the American League, Schwarber’s remarkable showing in the game’s first swing-off tiebreaker locked in the win and earned him the esteemed MVP accolade.
Kyle Schwarber hits three monster home runs to erase American League lead
In the regular game, Schwarber was 0-for-2 with a walk, but he really shined during the swing-off. Chosen by National League manager Dave Roberts from the Los Angeles Dodgers, Schwarber took on pitches from Dodgers’ third-base coach Dino Ebel. The American League jumped ahead early in the swing-off, with Brent Rooker, Kyle Stowers, and Randy Arozarena hitting three home runs, making the score 3-1 for the AL.Then came Schwarber’s moment. With the fans roaring and his teammates cheering him on, he stepped up and put on a stunning display. Schwarber hit three back-to-back home runs on his three swings, measuring 428 feet, 461 feet, and 382 feet, flipping the score to 4-3 in favor of the National League. “It was incredible,” Schwarber said to reporters. “The guys were really into it. They were yelling, screaming, cheering me on every swing. When that last one goes over, they were all pumped. It was a lot of fun.”Jonathan Aranda, the final batter for the American League and a player for the Tampa Bay Rays, was unable to match Schwarber’s hitting power, missing out on a home run. Meanwhile, Pete Alonso, who was supposed to bat next for the National League, didn’t even need to step up to the plate—the game had already ended, and Schwarber had taken the victory.
Fans celebrates Kyle Schwarber’s MVP moment on social media
Philadelphia Phillies fans gave all sorts of reaction to their start winning the MVP spot and commented on X, “The MVP crown fits Kyle Schwarber perfectly after that SCHWARBOMB. 👑💣” The Phillies’ official X account echoed the sentiment: “KYLE SCHWARBER IS THE 2025 MLB ALL-STAR GAME MVP! #RingTheBell.”Fans and analysts alike lauded the swing-off format’s debut. One X user wrote, “We needed this swing-off format a decade ago,” while another called it “ELECTRIC.”
MLB’s official X account joined in, posting, “The 1st Swing-Off in All-Star Game history was ELECTRIC. Great job, baseball 👏.” The format’s success has sparked discussions about adopting it in regular-season extra innings, with one fan pleading, “Dear Rob Manfred, replace the ghost runner in extras with a home run swing-off. Thanks, Baseball fans.”Also Read: Cal Raleigh makes Derby history: Here’s what the iconic chain is worth and how much he earned in prize moneyFor Phillies fans, this is a victory that’s been 61 years in the making. Schwarber winning the MVP award not only highlights his personal excellence but also marks the team’s comeback as a powerhouse in baseball.
