History of Matt Chapman in Timeline
Matthew James Chapman is an American professional baseball player who currently plays third base for the San Francisco Giants. He has also played for the Oakland Athletics and Toronto Blue Jays during his career in Major League Baseball.
April 28, 1993: Birth of Matt Chapman
Matt Chapman was born on April 28, 1993.
2011: High School Graduation
Matt Chapman graduated from El Toro High School in 2011 with a .422 batting average.
2014: Drafted by Oakland Athletics
After a successful junior year at California State University, Fullerton, Matt Chapman was drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the first round of the 2014 MLB draft.
2015: Playing for Stockton Ports
Matt Chapman played his entire 2015 season with the Class A-Advanced Stockton Ports, gaining valuable experience.
2016: Texas League Player of the Year
Matt Chapman was recognized as the Texas League Player of the Year in 2016 for his strong performance in the minor leagues.
June 15, 2017: MLB Debut and First Hit
Matt Chapman was promoted to the Major Leagues and made his debut on June 15, 2017. He recorded his first MLB hit the next day.
2017: MLB Debut with Oakland Athletics
Matt Chapman made his MLB debut with the Oakland Athletics in 2017.
2017: Wrist Injury and Minor League Play
Matt Chapman started the 2017 season playing for the Nashville Sounds but suffered a wrist injury. He spent time on the disabled list before returning to minor league play.
June 16, 2018: Thumb Injury
On June 16, 2018, Matt Chapman was placed on the disabled list due to a bruised right thumb, highlighting the physical challenges faced by athletes.
December 14, 2018: Shoulder Surgery
On December 14, 2018, Matt Chapman underwent left shoulder surgery, indicating the demanding nature of professional baseball and the need for recovery and rehabilitation.
2018: Defensive Accolades and Recognition
In 2018, Matt Chapman won the Wilson Defensive Player of the Year Award, a Fielding Bible Award, a Gold Glove Award, and a Platinum Glove Award, showcasing his exceptional defensive skills.
2019: Offensive Success
In 2019, Matt Chapman had a strong offensive season, hitting 36 home runs and driving in 91 runs.
2019: All-Star Selection
Matt Chapman was selected as an All-Star in 2019, marking a significant achievement in his career.
September 12, 2020: Season-Ending Surgery
On September 12, 2020, Matt Chapman opted out for the rest of the season to undergo hip surgery for tendonitis, showcasing the impact of injuries on an athlete's career.
2020: Hip Surgery
Matt Chapman underwent hip surgery in September 2020 to address his hip tendonitis, impacting his performance and availability for the remainder of the season.
December 2021: Marriage
Matt Chapman married his wife, Taylor, in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico in December 2021.
2021: Third Gold Glove Award and Strikeout Record
In 2021, Matt Chapman received his third Gold Glove Award for his exceptional defense. However, he also became the first Athletic to strike out 200 times in a season.
March 16, 2022: Traded to the Toronto Blue Jays
On March 16, 2022, Matt Chapman was traded to the Toronto Blue Jays.
March 22, 2022: Contract with the Blue Jays
On March 22, 2022, Matt Chapman signed a two-year contract with the Toronto Blue Jays.
2022: Trade to the Toronto Blue Jays
Matt Chapman was traded to the Toronto Blue Jays prior to the 2022 MLB season.
April 9, 2023: First Career Grand Slam
On April 9, 2023, Matt Chapman hit his first career grand slam.
March 3, 2024: Signing with the San Francisco Giants
On March 3, 2024, Matt Chapman signed a contract with the San Francisco Giants.
2024: Signing with the San Francisco Giants
Matt Chapman signed with the San Francisco Giants as a free agent before the 2024 MLB season.
2025: Player Option
Matt Chapman has a player option for the 2025 season with the San Francisco Giants.
2026: Player Option
Matt Chapman has a player option for the 2026 season with the San Francisco Giants.
2027: Mutual Option
Matt Chapman and the San Francisco Giants have a mutual option for the 2027 season.