Career Timeline of Matt Chapman: Major Achievements and Milestones

How Matt Chapman built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Matthew James Chapman is a professional baseball third baseman currently playing for the San Francisco Giants in Major League Baseball (MLB). Prior to joining the Giants, he played for the Oakland Athletics and the Toronto Blue Jays. He is recognized as one of the best defensive third basemen in baseball. Chapman is known for his strong arm and excellent fielding ability.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2011: Undrafted and Enrolled at Cal State Fullerton

In 2011, after not being selected in the MLB draft, Chapman enrolled at California State University, Fullerton.

2011: Senior Year at El Toro High School

In 2011, during his senior year at El Toro High School, Chapman achieved a .422 batting average.

2014: Junior Year at Cal State Fullerton

In 2014, as a junior at California State University, Fullerton, Chapman had a batting line of .312/.412/.498, hit six home runs, and recorded 48 RBIs in 54 games.

2014: Drafted by Oakland Athletics

In 2014, the Oakland Athletics selected Chapman in the first round of the MLB draft.

2015: Season with Stockton Ports

In 2015, Chapman spent the entire season with the Class A-Advanced Stockton Ports, batting .250 with 23 home runs and 57 RBIs in 80 games.

2016: Texas League Player of the Year

In 2016, Chapman was named the Texas League Player of the Year. He started the season with Midland, and after 117 games, he was promoted to the Triple-A Nashville Sounds.

June 15, 2017: MLB Debut

On June 15, 2017, the Athletics promoted Chapman to the major leagues, and he made his MLB debut that night.

2017: Season Start with Nashville and Wrist Injury

Chapman began the 2017 season playing for Nashville. He suffered a wrist injury in the first series and spent two weeks on the disabled list. In 49 games for Nashville, he batted .257 with 16 home runs and 30 RBIs.

June 16, 2018: Placed on Disabled List with Thumb Injury

On June 16, 2018, Chapman was placed on the disabled list due to a bruised right thumb.

2019: Excelled Offensively in 2019

In 2019, Chapman had an excellent offensive season, hitting 36 home runs with 91 RBIs. He played in 156 games, striking out 147 times in 583 at-bats.

September 12, 2020: Opts Out of Season Due to Injury

On September 12, 2020, Chapman opted out of the remainder of the season due to hip tendonitis that required surgery.

2020: 2020 Season Performance and Surgery

In 2020, Chapman batted .232/.276/.535 with 10 home runs and 25 RBIs. He last played on September 6 due to hip tendonitis and underwent labrum surgery that month, ending his season.