The Philadelphia Phillies made sure their latest long-term commitment goes beyond the diamond. Slugger Kyle Schwarber’s new five-year, $150 million deal not only locks in one of baseball’s premier power hitters through 2030, but also ensures that his impact on the Philadelphia community is written directly into the contract itself.

The New York Post Sports's Jon Heyman took to his X account (formerly known as Twitter) to highlight the rare part of the pact, noting how the annual pledge reflects the traits that made the club eager to bring the slugger back into the locker room.

Within the agreement is a formal philanthropic clause rarely seen in Major League Baseball. The Phillies charitable clause requires Schwarber to contribute $150,000 each year to the club’s official charity, t

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