Kyle Schwarber has been the most impressive hitter for the Philadelphia Phillies to start the season. Despite being a designated hitter, he’s accumulated 1.7 WAR and is tied for the league lead in home runs with 14, having batted 149 times.
However, Schwarber is entering the final year of his four-year, $79 million deal and will become a free agent after the 2025 season. Given his strong start, Phillies fans are eager for the team to re-sign him.
In a recent article by Scott Lauber from the Philadelphia Inquirer, Schwarber was asked about his upcoming free agency and how the longer process for New York Mets’ Pete Alonso might affect him.
While Alonso’s extended free agency timeline could be something Schwarber faces as well, Schwarber isn’t worried about the process. Instead, he expressed confidence in his future and his abilities moving forward.
“I feel like there’s still a better version in the tank. I’m going to keep trying to make adjustments on a yearly basis. Hopefully, those adjustments keep getting me better and better and better to where it’s kind of flipping the script. With age comes a decline, right? I want it to be the opposite way for me.”
Kyle Schwarber, now 32, would be entering his age-33 season if he were to sign a new extension with the Philadelphia Phillies. One of the main concerns about re-signing him has been his age, but Schwarber’s stance ignores these worries, expressing confidence that he will continue to improve as he gets older.
So far in 2025, Schwarber has had a strong start, posting a .268 batting average and a .985 OPS through the first 41 games. He has accumulated 40 hits, 30 runs, 3 doubles, 1 triple, 14 home runs, 32 RBIs, and 29 walks compared to 37 strikeouts.
The notion that Schwarber’s performance will decline with age may not hold true. His natural power, along with his excellent plate discipline, are skills that can sustain him well into his late 30s or even early 40s.
A four-year extension, worth \$25 million annually, would keep Schwarber in Philadelphia through his age-36 season. It wouldn’t be unrealistic to expect that, by the end of that deal, he could still be an above-average hitter.
While his performance might dip slightly over time, the style of play that Schwarber brings—heavy power and strong discipline—could very well remain effective as he ages. With his recent comments about free agency, Schwarber is projecting an image of continued success, even as he gets older.
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