5 MLB players that would terrify pitchers if they charged the mound

May 29, 2017; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Hunter Strickland (60) and Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper (34) in a fight after Harper was hit by the pitch of Strickland during the eighth inning at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /

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May 23, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Cubs left fielder Kyle Schwarber (12) hits a home run during the first inning against the San Francisco Giants at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Kyle Schwarber

Kyle Schwarber of the Chicago Cubs is famous for mashing home runs that go a very long distance. One can only imagine how scary he would be charging the mound. At 6’0″ and 235 pounds, Schwarber’s a huge guy. He might not be as tall as other players, but he makes up for it with a huge frame.

Schwarber’s game is all about pure power, whether it’s hitting or running. He resembles a bull chasing after a matador when he’s sprinting, so imagine how scary it would be for a pitcher to see him charging the mound. Most pitchers would see their life flash before their eyes.

He hasn’t been around enough to show how he might react to a dangerous situation. But still, it might be best for hurlers to avoid finding out if Schwarber is crazy enough to charge the mound. Because if he does, demolition will be involved and it won’t be fun for anyone who’s on the receiving end.

Schwarber has been kept under control by his team and Joe Maddon. They’ve done a darn good job of helping him mature and even learn a new position. But in the heat of the moment, Schwarber might do some serious damage to the pitcher if he charges the mound.

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