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Outlook Casey Schmitt
Casey Schmitt's incredible power surge makes him a must-start multi-positional asset.
Schmitt has been on a tear, hitting nine home runs with 20 RBI and a .268 batting average over his last 30 days of play. He has stepped into a primary outfield role for the fourth-place Giants (27-39) due to a quad injury to Heliot Ramos. This defensive versatility has secured him everyday at-bats across the diamond, making him a crucial piece of the lineup.
With a career-high 15 home runs already under his belt, Schmitt has far surpassed his previous season-best marks. While our rest-of-season projection expected a much more modest power output, his current run shows real developmental growth, even if his low walk rate suggests some batting average regression is inevitable.
The Giants have a six-game home slate this week, starting with favorable matchups against Washington's Miles Mikolas, who carries a high 6.33 ERA, and Andrew Alvarez. Although a weekend meeting with Chicago's Ben Brown and his elite 1.74 ERA is daunting, a closing game against Colin Rea (4.76 ERA) offers another great opportunity for runs, making Schmitt a must-play.
Updated 2 days ago
