Schwarber is the héroe: he hits three home runs in the tiebreaker and wins the MVP of the 2025 All-Star Game

ATLANTA – Phillies slugger, Kyle Schwarber, was the absolute protagonist of the 95th All-Star Game by shining in the new “Decisive Derby” format and giving the victory to the National League over the American League. Thanks to his historic performance of three home runs in three swings, Schwarber was named Most Valuable Player of the All-Star Game Ted Williams, presented by Chevrolet.

You may be interested in:The National League conquers the 2025 All-Star Game with a historic decisive Derby in Atlanta

“It was incredible. The guys were really excited, cheering on every swing. When the last home run crossed the fence, everyone was euphoric. It was a lot of fun,” said Schwarber.

After the American team tied the game 6-6 with a comeback in the ninth inning, the result was decided by a special round of home runs between three batters per team. Schwarber was in charge of tipping the scales with blasts of 428, 461 and 382 feet, thus surpassing his opponents.

Kyle Schwarber goes 3-for-3 to give the NL the win 🔥

It's the first-ever MLB All-Star game swing-off 😳 pic.twitter.com/dKEUSkyRPX

— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) July 16, 2025

The swing-off, for the first time in action

This “decisive derby” was implemented in the new collective agreement, but it had not been necessary until now. Managers Aaron Boone (American League) and Dave Roberts (National League) chose their representatives for the final competition:

• National League (4 HR):
  • Kyle Stowers: 1
  • Kyle Schwarber: 3
  • Pete Alonso: his turn was not necessary
• American League (3 HR):
  • Brent Rooker: 2
  • Randy Arozarena: 1
  • Jonathan Aranda: 0

Schwarber’s perfect performance left the Mexican Aranda with no answer, who failed to connect a home run, and sealed the victory of the Old Circuit by 7-6 on the official scoreboard.

Second MVP for a Phillies player since 1964

Schwarber found out just on Monday that he could be part of the swing-off. Without hesitation, he accepted the challenge. “They told me that Roberts wanted me for that and I said: ‘Of course’. Although you never think you’re really going to need it,” he confessed. Thus, the left-handed slugger joins Johnny Callison (1964) as the only Phillies players to receive this award since its inception in 1962.

The key, according to Schwarber, was the connection with Dino Ebel, Dodgers’ third base coach, who threw him the balls. “Dino threw me perfect batting practice. I knew him since the World Classic, so there was good chemistry”, he explained.

A historic and emotional night

Truist Park also vibrated with the multimedia tribute to Hank Aaron and his mythical home run 715, accompanied by fireworks, a virtual recreation and the voice of Vin Scully narrating that legendary connection.