What happened: Kyle Schwarber has accumulated 150 strikeouts this season, striking out in 34.8% of his plate appearances. The high volume puts him on a trajectory to break the all-time single-season strikeout record.

Why it matters: While Schwarber continues to hit for exceptional power, his strikeout totals highlight an extreme approach at the plate. The pace is so significant that he could rival top National League pitchers like Jacob Misiorowski in total strikeouts by the end of the year.

What to watch: Monitor his plate appearances down the stretch to see if he claims the single-season strikeout record.