Casey Schmitt and the Missing Walks

Jun 30, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; San Francisco Giants shortstop Casey Schmitt against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J.

Rebilas-Imagn Images We may never find out what Casey Schmitt thinks about his aversion to walks. Is it a philosophical thing? Instinct?

Last night, he finally drew a walk for the first time since May 24th. In his post-game interview with NBC Sports Bay Area, there was an opportunity for a question about his approach to hitting that could’ve addressed the walk situation in a positive way, but instead, the broadcast went in a different direction:KYLEN HILLS: Casey, gotta ask about a unique stat that you probably haven’t heard yet, but, you’ve hit seven first inning home runs, which is the most of any Giant in the last 50 years through this point in the season not named Barry Bonds. What is it about the first inning?

Can you give us any insight?CASEY SCHMITT: You know, honestly, I thought this was gonna go a different way. I thought you were gonna say the at bats until I got a walk again [laughs]KYLEN HILLS: [laughs] Come on.

We wouldn’t do that to you. We’ve got your back.CASEY SCHMITT: Yeah, I didn’t know that.

That’s pretty cool. That’s a cool thing to know. But, uh, yeah, I mean, I’m just trying to get on base.

I’m not trying to swing for the fences or anything. I’m trying to stay within myself every single at bat.A wonderful moment that tells us everything and nothing at the same time.

What does Casey Schmitt think about drawing a walk? Or, at the very least, why does he try to avoid them? I have some theories:His favorite TV show is HacksSure, the title could be a reference to hacking at pitches, but the spirit of the show is being your unapologetic self no matter what the world throws your way.

A comedy about two women from different generations trying to understand each other just enough to get what they want. Maybe Schmitt really likes Jean Smart or her chemistry with co-lea