Schmitt has been the question mark of the Giants’ infield conundrum for more than a year and a half now. Half of his defensive appearances from 2024 and 2025 have come at second base, a position he had never played until 2023. Home is where the glove is, and it’s clear from his defensive position splits where home his, no matter how long he’s been away. Schmitt had the chance in the second half of the season to assert a claim on second base, and he kind of chunked it. Second base is the only way forward for Schmitt.

Source: New York Times February 15, 2026 00:01 UTC