Matt Chapman, baseball player, 204 home runs, 2017

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
1172 4256 673 1027 257 24 204 577 35 521 1276 0.241 0.330 0.457 0.787 6983.5

Career AVG .241 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .330 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .457 vs. league average .411 across their career seasons — +11.0% above league average.

Career OPS 0.787 vs. league average 0.729 across their career seasons — +7.9% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

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 1142 1132 1016 2206 98 287
SS 4 1 1 3 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 1142
Shortstop 4
Designated Hitter 3

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