Casey Schmitt is hitting .267/.329/.466 (125 wRC+) in 143 plate appearances since assuming everyday at-bats in the lineup on June 10. That is a solid mark, but how sustainable is the young SF Giants hitter's modest breakout season?
How sustainable is young SF Giants hitter's modest breakout season?
Schmitt, along with Christian Koss, is among the players making a case for playing time at second base for 2026. Schmitt continues to see everyday at-bats, suggesting that he is the leading candidate. It certainly helps that he has performed at the plate, too.
When a player starts to put together a string of strong at-bats, I wonder whether it is sustainable or not.