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Kyle Schwarber discusses joining Phillies

Kyle Schwarber discusses joining Phillies

A day after finalizing a four-year deal, Kyle Schwarber talks to the media about joining the Phillies at BayCare Ballpark.

Schwarber, 29, batted a combined .266 with 32 home runs, 71 RBIs and a .928 OPS in 113 games last season with the Nationals and Red Sox. He fits the mold of a middle-of-the-lineup bat, but the Phillies do not have a leadoff hitter and Schwarber thrived in the role last season. He hit 17 homers with a .385 on-base percentage and a 1.216 OPS in 27 games hitting first.

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