Philadelphia Phillies fans are known for being among the toughest and most direct in the league—both with the organization and the players. That reputation held true during a recent interaction between Kyle Schwarber and a fan who wasn’t interested in a signed ball, but rather something far more meaningful.
It all happened during the Phillies’ dominant 12–5 win over the Yankees. That night was special for Schwarber, who recorded the 1,000th hit of his professional career—another milestone added while wearing a Phillies uniform. The fan who caught the milestone ball was with a group of friends, and when Schwarber offered a few autographed baseballs in exchange, one of them had a different request: for Schwarber to re-sign with the team.
“So, this sums it up: A Phillies fan caught Kyle Schwarber’s 1,000th hit. The fan and two friends gave the ball to Schwarber after the game. When Schwarber traded it for two signed baseballs, he asked if they wanted a third. They said they just want him to re-sign w/ the Phillies,” reported Scott Lauber on X.
Could the Phillies actually re-sign Schwarber?
So far, there haven’t been any official reports or credible insider updates—nothing from Jeff Passan, Ken Rosenthal, or others—about a contract extension being on the table for Schwarber. However, with the MLB trade deadline approaching, some speculation or rumors could emerge in the coming days.
Fans have been calling for Schwarber to be re-signed for quite some time, especially given the impact he’s had this season. He’s already racked up 36 home runs—putting him in the race for the league lead—while also collecting 97 hits and posting a .255 batting average.
What’s a ball like Schwarber’s milestone hit worth?
The value depends on the milestone. A baseball marking a 1,000th career hit could be worth $10,000 or more at auction. For comparison, Derek Jeter’s 3,000th hit ball has been valued at around $250,000—though that was back in 2011 and it still hasn’t been sold.
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