Matt Chapman
Active Player
Born: 4/28/1993 in Victorville, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 2017-06-15
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 215 lbs
Full name: Matt James Chapman
Biography
Matt Chapman, born in 1993, is an active professional baseball player known for his exceptional defensive skills and power-hitting capabilities. Since making his Major League Baseball debut on June 15, 2017, Chapman has established himself as a key player in the league, playing primarily as a position player. Over the course of his career, he has participated in 1,150 games, accumulating 1,001 hits, 203 home runs, and 565 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .240. In addition to his offensive contributions, he has showcased his speed on the bases with 35 stolen bases.
Chapman's talent has not gone unnoticed, as he earned an All-Star selection during his career, highlighting his status among the elite players in the game. Known for his strong defensive prowess at third base, Chapman has become a cornerstone of his team's infield, combining athleticism with a keen baseball IQ. As he continues to compete at the highest level, his ongoing contributions to the sport reflect both his personal ambition and the evolving landscape of baseball in the current era.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1150 | 4167 | 661 | 1001 | 253 | 23 | 203 | 565 | 35 | 516 | 1260 | 0.240 | 0.330 | 0.458 | 0.788 | 6221.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | OAK | AL | 84 | 290 | 39 | 68 | 23 | 2 | 14 | 40 | 0 | 32 | 92 | 0.234 | 189.4 |
| 2018 | OAK | AL | 145 | 547 | 100 | 152 | 42 | 6 | 24 | 68 | 1 | 58 | 146 | 0.278 | 2062.4 |
| 2019 | OAK | AL | 156 | 583 | 102 | 145 | 36 | 3 | 36 | 91 | 1 | 73 | 147 | 0.249 | 1516.0 |
| 2020 | OAK | AL | 37 | 142 | 22 | 33 | 9 | 2 | 10 | 25 | 0 | 8 | 54 | 0.232 | 146.7 |
| 2021 | OAK | AL | 151 | 529 | 75 | 111 | 15 | 3 | 27 | 72 | 3 | 80 | 202 | 0.210 | -147.0 |
| 2022 | TOR | AL | 155 | 538 | 83 | 123 | 27 | 1 | 27 | 76 | 2 | 68 | 170 | 0.229 | 836.7 |
| 2023 | TOR | AL | 140 | 509 | 66 | 122 | 39 | 2 | 17 | 54 | 4 | 62 | 165 | 0.240 | 340.7 |
| 2024 | SFG | NL | 154 | 575 | 98 | 142 | 39 | 2 | 27 | 78 | 15 | 64 | 158 | 0.247 | 1276.4 |
| 2025 | SF | NL | 128 | 454 | 76 | 105 | 23 | 2 | 21 | 61 | 9 | 71 | 126 | 0.231 | 0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 22 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 0.273 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | ALWC2 | TOR | 2 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.143 |
| 2022 | ALWC2 | TOR | 2 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.429 |
| 2019 | ALWC | OAK | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.333 |
| 2018 | ALWC | OAK | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.200 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3B | 1015 | 1005 | 923 | 1982 | 85 | 257 |
| SS | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | OAK | 3B | 84 | 83 | 72 | 203 | 13 | 34 |
| 2018 | OAK | 3B | 145 | 144 | 133 | 331 | 20 | 37 |
| 2019 | OAK | 3B | 156 | 152 | 146 | 311 | 9 | 27 |
| 2020 | OAK | 3B | 36 | 35 | 28 | 57 | 5 | 9 |
| 2020 | OAK | SS | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | OAK | 3B | 150 | 150 | 166 | 274 | 6 | 40 |
| 2021 | OAK | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | TOR | 3B | 153 | 151 | 164 | 263 | 5 | 41 |
| 2023 | TOR | 3B | 137 | 137 | 114 | 253 | 12 | 35 |
| 2024 | SFN | 3B | 154 | 153 | 100 | 290 | 15 | 34 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 1015 |
| Shortstop | 4 |
| Designated Hitter | 3 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Gold Glove | 3B |
| 2024 | TSN All-Star | 3B |
| 2023 | Gold Glove | 3B |
| 2023 | Player of the Month | April |
| 2023 | Player of the Week | Week of 2023-04-08 |
| 2021 | Gold Glove | 3B |
| 2019 | Gold Glove | 3B |
| 2019 | Platinum Glove | |
| 2018 | Gold Glove | 3B |
| 2018 | Platinum Glove |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 11th | 37.0 | 420 | 0 |
| 2019 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 6th | 89.0 | 420 | 0 |
| 2018 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 7th | 141.0 | 420 | 0 |