The Phillies haven’t had a representative in the Home Run Derby since 2018, but that could change if Kyle Schwarber is up for the challenge. With a National League leading 27 home runs, it’ll be shocking if the league does not extend an invitation to Schwarber.
The left fielder has so far hesitated to commit to entering the competition, but in an interview with MLB.com‘s Todd Zolecki, Schwarber said he would consider going to Los Angeles for the derby, but only if he was selected to represent the Phillies at the All-Star Game.
“I don’t think I’d do it if I wasn’t there,” Schwarber told Zolecki.