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Nobody made a case for Schmitt platooning with Crawford I see. 

After three games Schmitt is #7 in NL ROY odds. He wasn’t in the Top 24 before the season started. Why, I have no idea. He hit at every level and won a MiLB Gold Glove. His arm is special.

This guy has the potential to make the Giants a contender. Crawford does not.

I’m excited as the next guy.  But it’s three games. Crawford has a 12 year body of work. When back, Crawford will probably play a few times a week.  Schmitt will play SS, move to 3b to spell Davis.  Maybe even play some 2b when Estrada gets a day off. Although I hope not. Keep him on left side. Learning SS is tough enough.

BTW- really cool scene the broadcast caught. Schmitt comes off field and immediately plops down next to Crawford who is sitting off in left corner. Schmitt had a tough play in hole with off balance throw as he’s going to his right. Throw was off line. You could tell they were discussing it. Can’t get a better mentor than Crawford. Great to see Crawford is willing to do it (not at all surprising, but not all players are generous in that vein) and that Schmitt is wanting to soak up the knowledge.

[lex24]

Nobody made a case for Schmitt platooning with Crawford I see. 

After three games Schmitt is #7 in NL ROY odds. He wasn’t in the Top 24 before the season started. Why, I have no idea. He hit at every level and won a MiLB Gold Glove. His arm is special.

This guy has the potential to make the Giants a contender. Crawford does not.

I’m excited as the next guy.  But it’s three games. Crawford has a 12 year body of work. When back, Crawford will probably play a few times a week.  Schmitt will play SS, move to 3b to spell Davis.  Maybe even play some 2b when Estrada gets a day off. Although I hope not. Keep him on left side. Learning SS is tough enough.

BTW- really cool scene the broadcast caught. Schmitt comes off field and immediately plops down next to Crawford who is sitting off in left corner. Schmitt had a tough play in hole with off balance throw as he’s going to his right. Throw was off line. You could tell they were discussing it. Can’t get a better mentor than Crawford. Great to see Crawford is willing to do it (not at all surprising, but not all players are generous in that vein) and that Schmitt is wanting to soak up the knowledge.