Casey Schmitt

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked San Francisco Giants #3 prospect in 2023
  BA Grade/Risk: 55/High
  
  Track Record: A two-way standout at San Diego State, where he also worked as a closer, Schmitt was the Giants' second pick in the shortened 2020 draft, which has also yielded one of the best pitching prospects in the game in Kyle Harrison. Schmitt's first month at Low-A San Jose in 2021 was rough, but he rebounded with a strong summer befitting of a player with a college pedigree. In 2022, Schmitt turned it up a notch. He hit his way from High-A to Triple-A while playing stellar defense at third base at every stop, even spending an extended stretch at shortstop in High-A Eugene while Marco Luciano was on the injured list.
  
  Scouting Report: Schmitt's swing has never been considered the most orthodox in the book, but he shows the balance to get his body and barrel in the right positions to provide consistent production. The Giants worked with Schmitt clean up his bat path and increase his hip mobility in order to unlock more power, and the results were clear. His .897 OPS ranked third in the organization, behind rising outfielders Vaun Brown and Grant McCray. His 90th percentile exit velocity was 101.5 mph, which was the same figure produced by Top 100 Prospects Anthony Volpe, Ezequiel Tovar and Alex Ramirez. Defensively, Schmitt was electric. He's a potential Gold Glove winner at third base, with a double-plus arm and an exhaustive pregame ritual that permits him to make plays to all directions. Moreover, once he gets to the big leagues, Schmitt's range could allow the Giants to play a less rangy shortstop.
  
  The Future: Schmitt is likely to return to Triple-A Sacramento in 2023, when he will test himself against the most advanced pitching the minor leagues have to offer. If he reaches his ceiling, he can be a lockdown third baseman with the bat to profile at the position.
  
  Scouting Grades: Hitting: 55. Power: 50. Speed: 50. Fielding: 65. Arm: 70
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  Ranked San Francisco Giants #11 prospect in 2022
  Track Record: Schmitt made a name for himself both at San Diego State and in the Cape Cod League, where he starred as both a pitcher and a hitter. He finished his stint on the Cape by closing the game and hitting two home runs to help win the championship for Cotuit, where he was teammates with future Giants system-mate Nick Swiney. Schmitt showed well in his final season at SDSU before the pandemic cut things short, and the Giants selected him with the 47th pick. His pro debut started slowly at Low-A, but he put together a pair of solid months in the middle of the season.
  
  Scouting Report: Exemplary defensive work is the hallmark of Schmitt’s game. He’s a natural third baseman with quick reflexes and the strong arm to stick at the position in the long-term, though some question whether his hands might need a little work. Schmitt got off to a much rockier start at the plate than one would expect for a player with a college pedigree making his debut at Low-A. He often looked like he was pressing, and as a result would let his hips fly open and stride too far while selling out for power. That left him with holes on the outside part of the plate and against breaking balls from righthanders. When he stayed within himself, he had more success.
  
  The Future: Schmitt will move in 2022 to High-A Eugene, where he’ll get tested by advanced pitching. If he shows the same form as he did in the middle of his first season, he has the ceiling of an everyday third baseman who plays outstanding defense.
  
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  Ranked San Francisco Giants #14 prospect in 2021
  TRACK RECORD: Schmitt was a decorated two-way player at San Diego State and closed the final game of the Cape Cod League's championship series in 2019 while also hitting two home runs. He started his junior season nicely before things were shut down by the coronavirus pandemic, but the Giants were convinced enough to draft him 49th overall and sign him for $1,147,000.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Though he proved himself in college as a pure hitter, Schmitt didn't show the kind of power that usually comes with a corner-infield position and hit just six home runs in 382 at-bats with the Aztecs. He has plenty of strength to impact the ball, but now must learn to add loft to his swing. To achieve that goal, Giants coaches worked with him to incentivize flyballs while at instructional league. Schmitt is a slam dunk to stick at the hot corner. He shows range in and out and side to side--though his footwork could stand to be improved--and a double-plus throwing arm.
  
  THE FUTURE: Given his advanced nature, Schmitt has a chance to start 2021 at high Class A. With improved power, he could turn into an everyday third baseman who provides value on both sides of the ball.

Draft Prospects

• Ranked #76 prospect in 2020 draft
  Schmitt was a highly-regarded hitter out of Eastlake High but got to campus and became one of the nation's top two-way players at San Diego State. He hit two home runs and pitched a scoreless ninth inning in the final game of the Cape Cod League championship series last summer and was named playoffs MVP. Schmitt had surgery on his right meniscus this spring and was never quite full strength for the Aztecs, but he still hit .323/.386/.452 and notched six saves before the season shut down. Schmitt has the look and the tools of a major league third baseman. He’s an above-average defender with excellent hands, and he has plus arm strength with the ability to throw from multiple arm angles. At the plate, Schmitt is a polished hitter with good rhythm and balance and makes hard contact, but he is prone to getting jammed and is still learning to tap into his above-average raw power. Evaluators believe Schmitt could be a middle-of-the-order hitter with the right offensive development, but he has a fallback as a power reliever if his bat stalls. Schmitt looks natural on the mound with a low-90s fastball that explodes late, an average splitter in the mid-80s and a usable curveball. Schmitt is in the mix to go as high as the second round. He will certainly be gone by the end of the fifth round.
• Ranked #335 prospect in 2017 draft
  Shortstop Ben Ramirez was the main attraction at Eastlake High, but evaluators quickly took note of his teammate Schmitt playing third base. Schmitt is strongly built in his 6-foot, 190-pound frame and features above-average arm strength and above-average power potential. He gets to his power with a short, uphill swing, resulting in holes that can be exploited. His power is also almost exclusively to the pull side. Schmitt has the arm and actions to stick at third base in the eyes of some evaluators, while others think his power-and-arm profile fits better at catcher. He has a chance to go in the back of the top 10 rounds if he makes himself signable. Schmitt is committed to San Diego State.

• February, 2023 Scouting Report
  BA Grade/Risk: 55/High
  
  Track Record: A two-way standout at San Diego State, where he also worked as a closer, Schmitt was the Giants' second pick in the shortened 2020 draft, which has also yielded one of the best pitching prospects in the game in Kyle Harrison. Schmitt's first month at Low-A San Jose in 2021 was rough, but he rebounded with a strong summer befitting of a player with a college pedigree. In 2022, Schmitt turned it up a notch. He hit his way from High-A to Triple-A while playing stellar defense at third base at every stop, even spending an extended stretch at shortstop in High-A Eugene while Marco Luciano was on the injured list.
  
  Scouting Report: Schmitt's swing has never been considered the most orthodox in the book, but he shows the balance to get his body and barrel in the right positions to provide consistent production. The Giants worked with Schmitt clean up his bat path and increase his hip mobility in order to unlock more power, and the results were clear. His .897 OPS ranked third in the organization, behind rising outfielders Vaun Brown and Grant McCray. His 90th percentile exit velocity was 101.5 mph, which was the same figure produced by Top 100 Prospects Anthony Volpe, Ezequiel Tovar and Alex Ramirez. Defensively, Schmitt was electric. He's a potential Gold Glove winner at third base, with a double-plus arm and an exhaustive pregame ritual that permits him to make plays to all directions. Moreover, once he gets to the big leagues, Schmitt's range could allow the Giants to play a less rangy shortstop.
  
  The Future: Schmitt is likely to return to Triple-A Sacramento in 2023, when he will test himself against the most advanced pitching the minor leagues have to offer. If he reaches his ceiling, he can be a lockdown third baseman with the bat to profile at the position.
  
  Scouting Grades: Hitting: 55. Power: 50. Speed: 50. Fielding: 65. Arm: 70
• December, 2022 Scouting Report
  BA Grade/Risk: 55/High
  
  Track Record: A two-way standout at San Diego State, where he also worked as a closer, Schmitt was the Giants' second pick in the shortened 2020 draft, which has also yielded one of the best pitching prospects in the game in Kyle Harrison. Schmitt's first month at Low-A San Jose in 2021 was rough, but he rebounded with a strong summer befitting of a player with a college pedigree. In 2022, Schmitt turned it up a notch. He hit his way from High-A to Triple-A while playing stellar defense at third base at every stop, even spending an extended stretch at shortstop in High-A Eugene while Marco Luciano was on the injured list.
  
  Scouting Report: Schmitt's swing has never been considered the most orthodox in the book, but he shows the balance to get his body and barrel in the right positions to provide consistent production. The Giants worked with Schmitt clean up his bat path and increase his hip mobility in order to unlock more power, and the results were clear. His .897 OPS ranked third in the organization, behind rising outfielders Vaun Brown and Grant McCray. His 90th percentile exit velocity was 101.5 mph, which was the same figure produced by Top 100 Prospects Anthony Volpe, Ezequiel Tovar and Alex Ramirez. Defensively, Schmitt was electric. He's a potential Gold Glove winner at third base, with a double-plus arm and an exhaustive pregame ritual that permits him to make plays to all directions. Moreover, once he gets to the big leagues, Schmitt's range could allow the Giants to play a less rangy shortstop.
  
  The Future: Schmitt is likely to return to Triple-A Sacramento in 2023, when he will test himself against the most advanced pitching the minor leagues have to offer. If he reaches his ceiling, he can be a lockdown third baseman with the bat to profile at the position.
  
  Scouting Grades: Hitting: 55. Power: 50. Speed: 50. Fielding: 65. Arm: 70
• April, 2022 Scouting Report
  BA Grade: 50/High
  
  Midseason Update: Schmitt started slowly in 2021 before turning it on later in the season. He&#39s had no such problem in 2022, when he&#39s been one of the most consistent performers in the High-A Eugene lineup. He&#39s made plenty of contact, produced both average and power and played outstanding defense at third base. Further, when Marco Luciano hit the injured list with a balky back, Schmitt stepped in as the everyday shortstop. The move speaks to not only the amount of trust the Giants have, but also the makeup required to undertake such a move for his team.
  
  Track Record: Schmitt made a name for himself both at San Diego State and in the Cape Cod League, where he starred as both a pitcher and a hitter. He finished his stint on the Cape by closing the game and hitting two home runs to help win the championship for Cotuit, where he was teammates with future Giants system-mate Nick Swiney. Schmitt showed well in his final season at SDSU before the pandemic cut things short, and the Giants selected him with the 47th pick. His pro debut started slowly at Low-A, but he put together a pair of solid months in the middle of the season.
  
  Scouting Report: Exemplary defensive work is the hallmark of Schmitt&#39s game. He&#39s a natural third baseman with quick reflexes and the strong arm to stick at the position in the long-term, though some question whether his hands might need a little work. Schmitt got off to a much rockier start at the plate than one would expect for a player with a college pedigree making his debut at Low-A. He often looked like he was pressing, and as a result would let his hips fly open and stride too far while selling out for power. That left him with holes on the outside part of the plate and against breaking balls from righthanders. When he stayed within himself, he had more success.
  
  The Future: Schmitt will move in 2022 to High-A Eugene, where he&#39ll get tested by advanced pitching. If he shows the same form as he did in the middle of his first season, he has the ceiling of an everyday third baseman who plays outstanding defense.
  
  Scouting Grades: Hit: 45. Power: 55. Run: 45. Fielding: 60. Arm: 70.
• December, 2021 Scouting Report
  Track Record: Schmitt made a name for himself both at San Diego State and in the Cape Cod League, where he starred as both a pitcher and a hitter. He finished his stint on the Cape by closing the game and hitting two home runs to help win the championship for Cotuit, where he was teammates with future Giants system-mate Nick Swiney. Schmitt showed well in his final season at SDSU before the pandemic cut things short, and the Giants selected him with the 47th pick. His pro debut started slowly at Low-A, but he put together a pair of solid months in the middle of the season.
  
  Scouting Report: Exemplary defensive work is the hallmark of Schmitt’s game. He’s a natural third baseman with quick reflexes and the strong arm to stick at the position in the long-term, though some question whether his hands might need a little work. Schmitt got off to a much rockier start at the plate than one would expect for a player with a college pedigree making his debut at Low-A. He often looked like he was pressing, and as a result would let his hips fly open and stride too far while selling out for power. That left him with holes on the outside part of the plate and against breaking balls from righthanders. When he stayed within himself, he had more success.
  
  The Future: Schmitt will move in 2022 to High-A Eugene, where he’ll get tested by advanced pitching. If he shows the same form as he did in the middle of his first season, he has the ceiling of an everyday third baseman who plays outstanding defense.
  
• July, 2021 Scouting Report
  TRACK RECORD: Schmitt was a decorated two-way player at San Diego State and closed the final game of the Cape Cod League's championship series in 2019 while also hitting two home runs. He started his junior season nicely before things were shut down by the coronavirus pandemic, but the Giants were convinced enough to draft him 49th overall and sign him for $1,147,000.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Though he proved himself in college as a pure hitter, Schmitt didn't show the kind of power that usually comes with a corner-infield position and hit just six home runs in 382 at-bats with the Aztecs. He has plenty of strength to impact the ball, but now must learn to add loft to his swing. To achieve that goal, Giants coaches worked with him to incentivize flyballs while at instructional league. Schmitt is a slam dunk to stick at the hot corner. He shows range in and out and side to side--though his footwork could stand to be improved--and a double-plus throwing arm.
  
  THE FUTURE: Given his advanced nature, Schmitt has a chance to start 2021 at high Class A. With improved power, he could turn into an everyday third baseman who provides value on both sides of the ball.
• March, 2021 Scouting Report
  TRACK RECORD: Schmitt was a decorated two-way player at San Diego State and closed the final game of the Cape Cod League's championship series in 2019 while also hitting two home runs. He started his junior season nicely before things were shut down by the coronavirus pandemic, but the Giants were convinced enough to draft him 49th overall and sign him for $1,147,000.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Though he proved himself in college as a pure hitter, Schmitt didn't show the kind of power that usually comes with a corner-infield position and hit just six home runs in 382 at-bats with the Aztecs. He has plenty of strength to impact the ball, but now must learn to add loft to his swing. To achieve that goal, Giants coaches worked with him to incentivize flyballs while at instructional league. Schmitt is a slam dunk to stick at the hot corner. He shows range in and out and side to side--though his footwork could stand to be improved--and a double-plus throwing arm.
  
  THE FUTURE: Given his advanced nature, Schmitt has a chance to start 2021 at high Class A. With improved power, he could turn into an everyday third baseman who provides value on both sides of the ball.
• December, 2020 Scouting Report
  TRACK RECORD: Schmitt was a decorated two-way player at San Diego State and closed the final game of the Cape Cod League's championship series in 2019 while also hitting two home runs. He started his junior season nicely before things were shut down by the coronavirus pandemic, but the Giants were convinced enough to draft him 49th overall and sign him for $1,147,000.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Though he proved himself in college as a pure hitter, Schmitt didn't show the kind of power that usually comes with a corner-infield position and hit just six home runs in 382 at-bats with the Aztecs. He has plenty of strength to impact the ball, but now must learn to add loft to his swing. To achieve that goal, Giants coaches worked with him to incentivize flyballs while at instructional league. Schmitt is a slam dunk to stick at the hot corner. He shows range in and out and side to side--though his footwork could stand to be improved--and a double-plus throwing arm.
  
  THE FUTURE: Given his advanced nature, Schmitt has a chance to start 2021 at high Class A. With improved power, he could turn into an everyday third baseman who provides value on both sides of the ball.
• December, 2019 Scouting Report
  Schmitt was a highly-regarded hitter out of Eastlake High but got to campus and became one of the nation's top two-way players at San Diego State. He hit two home runs and pitched a scoreless ninth inning in the final game of the Cape Cod League championship series last summer and was named playoffs MVP. Schmitt had surgery on his right meniscus this spring and was never quite full strength for the Aztecs, but he still hit .323/.386/.452 and notched six saves before the season shut down. Schmitt has the look and the tools of a major league third baseman. He’s an above-average defender with excellent hands, and he has plus arm strength with the ability to throw from multiple arm angles. At the plate, Schmitt is a polished hitter with good rhythm and balance and makes hard contact, but he is prone to getting jammed and is still learning to tap into his above-average raw power. Evaluators believe Schmitt could be a middle-of-the-order hitter with the right offensive development, but he has a fallback as a power reliever if his bat stalls. Schmitt looks natural on the mound with a low-90s fastball that explodes late, an average splitter in the mid-80s and a usable curveball. Schmitt is in the mix to go as high as the second round. He will certainly be gone by the end of the fifth round.