History of Casey Schmitt in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: July 14, 2026

Casey Schmitt is a professional baseball player known for his defensive versatility and power-hitting potential within the San Francisco Giants organization. Drafted in the second round of the 2020 MLB Draft out of San Diego State University, Schmitt quickly ascended the minor league ranks due to his elite arm strength and defensive prowess at third base and shortstop. He made his Major League Baseball debut in May 2023, immediately making an impact with his bat and defensive versatility. Although he has faced adjustments at the professional level, Schmitt remains a highly regarded prospect in the Giants' system, recognized for his high baseball IQ and work ethic. His ability to play multiple positions across the infield has made him a valuable utility player, and he continues to refine his offensive approach to secure a permanent role at the highest level of the sport.

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1920: Standardization of RBI Statistics

In 1920, the Major Leagues officially began tracking the Runs Batted In (RBI) statistic, which became the benchmark for evaluating player performance records for subsequent generations of athletes.

March 1, 1999: Birth of Casey Schmitt

Casey Shawn Schmitt was born on March 1, 1999, in the United States.

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2015: Perfect Game Underclass High Honorable Mention

In 2015, Casey Schmitt earned the distinction of being named a Perfect Game Underclass High Honorable Mention for his baseball performance while attending Eastlake High School.

2016: Mesa League Athlete of the Year

During the year 2016, Schmitt batted .500 as a junior at Eastlake High School, leading to his recognition as the Mesa League Athlete of the Year and receiving his second Perfect Game Underclass High Honorable Mention.

2017: High School Baseball Honors

In 2017, the year he graduated from Eastlake High School, Schmitt was named a Rawlings/Perfect Game All-America honorable mention, was selected for the Perfect Game California All-Region First Team, and was recognized as the third-best outfielder in California.

2019: 2019 Collegiate Summer Baseball Success with the Cotuit Kettleers

Following the conclusion of his 2019 collegiate season, Casey Schmitt played for the Cotuit Kettleers in the Cape Cod Baseball League. During this 2019 stint, he earned recognition as both a league all-star and the Most Valuable Player of the league playoffs.

2020: 2020 Collegiate Junior Season and All-Mountain West Honors

During the 2020 season, Casey Schmitt performed as a junior with a .323 batting average, accumulating four doubles and two triples across 16 games. Notably, in 2020, he tied for the national lead with six saves before the collegiate season was prematurely ended by the coronavirus pandemic. As a result of his performance in 2020, he was named to the All-Mountain West team.

2020: Selected in the MLB Draft

In 2020, Casey Schmitt was selected by the San Francisco Giants in the second round of the MLB draft.

2020: San Francisco Giants Draft Selection

In 2020, the San Francisco Giants selected Casey Schmitt in the second round of the Major League Baseball draft as the 49th overall pick, providing him with a $1.15 million signing bonus to focus on his development as a third baseman.

2021: 2021 Season and Injury

During the 2021 season, Schmitt played third base for the San Jose Giants, recording a slash line of .247/.318/.406 before his season was cut short in August 2021 due to a fractured left wrist caused by being hit by a pitch.

2022: Minor League Baseball Gold Glove Award

In 2022, Casey Schmitt was honored with a Minor League Baseball Gold Glove award, recognizing him as the top defensive third baseman across the minor leagues.

2022: Casey Schmitt's Breakout Minor League Season

Throughout 2022, Casey Schmitt competed for the High-A Eugene Emeralds, Double-A Richmond Flying Squirrels, and Triple-A Sacramento River Cats, finishing the year with a .293 batting average, 21 home runs, and 78 RBIs across 468 at-bats. His defensive prowess earned him multiple accolades, including the Minor League Baseball Gold Glove as the best defensive third baseman in the minors, a Pacific Coast League Gold Glove, and recognition from Baseball America as the best infield arm and defensive infielder in the San Francisco Giants organization.

May 9, 2023: Major League Debut and First Home Run

On May 9, 2023, Casey Schmitt was added to the 40-man roster and played in his first Major League Baseball game. During this debut, he successfully hit his first career home run against Washington Nationals pitcher Patrick Corbin.

2023: MLB Debut

Casey Schmitt officially made his Major League Baseball debut for the San Francisco Giants in 2023.

2023: Triple-A Sacramento Assignment and Performance

During the 2023 season, Casey Schmitt was assigned to the Triple-A Sacramento team. Over the course of 32 games in 2023, he maintained a batting line of .313/.352/.410, recording one home run, 22 RBIs, and three stolen bases while demonstrating defensive versatility by playing shortstop, third base, and second base.

February 20, 2024: Casey Schmitt Changes Jersey Number

On February 20, 2024, baseball player Casey Schmitt officially transitioned from wearing jersey number 6 to number 10, a decision made to accommodate manager Bob Melvin, who claimed number 6 for himself.

June 2025: Historic Consecutive Grand Slams

In June 2025, Casey Schmitt achieved a franchise milestone for the San Francisco Giants by hitting grand slams in back-to-back games against the Los Angeles Dodgers. He first hit one off Yoshinobu Yamamoto and followed it up with another against Enrique Hernández.