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). Prior to joining the Giants, he played for the Oakland Athletics and the Toronto Blue Jays. Known for his defensive skills at third base, Chapman has established himself as a prominent player in MLB.

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April 28, 1993: Matthew Chapman Born

On April 28, 1993, Matthew James Chapman was born. He is now known as an American professional baseball third baseman.

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2011: Enrolls at California State University, Fullerton

In 2011, Chapman enrolled at California State University, Fullerton after being undrafted out of high school.

2012: Summer League Baseball

In 2012, Chapman played summer league baseball for the La Crosse Loggers of the Northwoods League.

2014: Drafted by the Oakland Athletics

After the 2014 college baseball season, the Oakland Athletics selected Chapman in the first round of the MLB draft, marking the start of his professional career.

2014: Junior Year at Cal State Fullerton

In 2014, during his junior year at California State University, Fullerton, Chapman had a strong performance, slashing .312/.412/.498 with six home runs and 48 RBIs in 54 games.

2015: Season with Stockton Ports

Chapman spent his entire 2015 season with the Class A-Advanced Stockton Ports, where he batted .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 after a strong season with the Midland RockHounds and a promotion to the Nashville Sounds. He slashed .244/.335/.521 with 29 home runs and 83 RBIs in 117 games with Midland, and batted .197 with seven home runs and 13 RBIs in 18 games with Nashville.

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, marking a significant milestone in his baseball career.

2017: MLB Debut with Oakland

In 2017, Chapman made his Major League Baseball debut with the Oakland Athletics, marking the beginning of his MLB career.

2017: Season with Nashville Sounds

In 2017, Chapman started the season playing for the Nashville Sounds. He suffered a wrist injury and spent two weeks on the disabled list, but still managed to bat .257 with 16 home runs and 30 RBIs in 49 games.

June 16, 2018: Placement on the Disabled List

On June 16, 2018, Chapman was placed on the disabled list due to a bruised right thumb, sidelining him for a period during the season.

December 14, 2018: Left Shoulder Surgery

On December 14, 2018, Chapman underwent left shoulder surgery, addressing an injury concern and requiring recovery time.

2018: Wilson Defensive Player of the Year Award

In 2018, Chapman won the Wilson Defensive Player of the Year Award, recognizing his defensive skills.

2019: Offensive Performance

In 2019, Chapman had an excellent offensive year, hitting 36 home runs with 91 RBIs and a .249/.342/.506 slash line in 156 games, showcasing his abilities at the plate.

2019: All-Star Selection

In 2019, Chapman was selected as an All-Star, acknowledging his performance and contributions to baseball.

September 12, 2020: Opted out for the Remainder of the Season

On September 12, 2020, Chapman decided to opt out for the remainder of the season due to hip tendonitis that would require surgery.

2021: Third Gold Glove Award

In 2021, Chapman received his third career Gold Glove Award, recognizing his exceptional defensive skills.

March 16, 2022: Traded to the Blue Jays

On March 16, 2022, the Athletics traded Chapman to the Toronto Blue Jays, marking a change in teams.

March 22, 2022: Signed Contract with the Blue Jays

On March 22, 2022, Chapman signed a two-year contract worth $25 million with the Blue Jays, avoiding salary arbitration and securing his financial future.

2022: Trade to the Blue Jays

Prior to the 2022 season, Chapman was traded to the Toronto Blue Jays, changing teams in his MLB career.

April 9, 2023: First Career Grand Slam

On April 9, 2023, Chapman hit his first career grand slam off of Reid Detmers in a 12–11 road victory against the Los Angeles Angels.

March 3, 2024: Signed with the San Francisco Giants

On March 3, 2024, Chapman signed a one-year, $18 million contract with the San Francisco Giants that also included player options for the 2025 and 2026 seasons and a mutual option for the 2027 season.