History of Matt Chapman in Timeline
Matthew James Chapman is a professional baseball third baseman currently playing for the San Francisco Giants in Major League Baseball (MLB). Before joining the Giants, he played for the Oakland Athletics and the Toronto Blue Jays. He is known for his skills as a third baseman in MLB.
April 28, 1993: Matthew Chapman Born
On April 28, 1993, Matthew James Chapman was born. He is now a professional baseball third baseman.
2014: Drafted by Athletics
After the 2014 college season, the Oakland Athletics selected Chapman in the first round of the MLB draft.
2015: Played with Stockton Ports
Chapman spent his entire 2015 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 selected as the Texas League Player of the Year.
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: MLB Debut
In 2017, Chapman made his Major League Baseball debut with the Oakland Athletics.
June 16, 2018: Disabled List Placement
On June 16, 2018, Chapman was placed on the disabled list with a bruised right thumb.
December 14, 2018: Shoulder Surgery
On December 14, 2018, Chapman underwent left shoulder surgery.
2018: Defensive Player of the Year
In 2018, Chapman won the Wilson Defensive Player of the Year Award.
2019: Offensive Excellence
In 2019, Chapman excelled offensively, hitting 36 home runs with 91 RBI.
September 12, 2020: Season Opt-Out
On September 12, 2020, Chapman decided to opt out for the remainder of the season due to hip tendonitis that would require surgery.
2020: Labrum Surgery
In 2020, Chapman underwent labrum surgery in September, ending his season.
2021: Third Gold Glove Award
In 2021, Chapman received his third career Gold Glove Award.
March 16, 2022: Traded to Blue Jays
On March 16, 2022, the Athletics traded Chapman to the Toronto Blue Jays.
March 22, 2022: Contract with Blue Jays
On March 22, 2022, Chapman signed a two-year contract worth $25 million with the Blue Jays, avoiding salary arbitration.
2022: Traded to Blue Jays
Prior to the 2022 season, Chapman was traded to the Toronto Blue Jays.
April 9, 2023: First Career Grand Slam
On April 9, 2023, Chapman hit his first career grand slam off of Reid Detmers in a game against the Los Angeles Angels.
March 3, 2024: Signed with Giants
On March 3, 2024, Chapman signed a one-year, $18 million contract with the San Francisco Giants.
September 4, 2024: Contract Extension
On September 4, 2024, Chapman signed a six-year, $151 million contract extension.
2024: Signed with Giants
Before the 2024 season, Chapman signed with the San Francisco Giants as a free agent.
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