For the Giants, it's time to commit to Casey Schmitt

After hitting a two-run homer on Tuesday in the club's 10-5 loss to the San Diego Padres, he leads the team in that category with six. He's also plated the most runs for the Golden Gate Nine this year, tallying 18 RBI thus far.

While he has primarily been utilized at first base and as a designated hitter, recent reports speculate that he's transitioning into a utility role that could include all four infield positions. That's a start, but in the end? The team needs to find a more permanent spot for Schmitt if they truly believe in him.

Schmitt should start

Despite those facts and stats, there's one big factor impeding Casey Schmitt's ascension to being an everyday starter: high-paid with supposed superstar-caliber talent. It seems that anywhere the Giants could slot him is already occupied by an established former All-Star or accomplished hitter.

First base is already occupied by underachieving former All-Star in Rafael Devers, but it's already reserved for slugging prospect Bruce Eldridge for the next decade or so. That eliminates that possibility.

At second base, the team has former three-time consecutive batting champion across both leagues (2022 in the American League and 2023-2024 in the NL), Arreaz is an established star. However, he, like many of the Giants' veterans, has looked on the downside this season.

Third base, which Schmitt has also played this season, might be the best option as Matt Champman has seen a reduction in his power numbers. After smacking 21 homers last season, he's hit just one this year... and we're already one week into May.

It's a great step for San Francisco to continue to work Schmitt into the lineup by mixing and matxhing, but at some point, they will have to decide if they consider him a value to the franchise beyond this season. If that's the case, it would be better to move on from a high-priced veteran go let the more efficient player take their role.