Matt Chapman

If fantasy were real life, Chapman might be the second best third basemen in the league but fantasy accounts for average instead of OBP and his 1 steal won't help much. Rather, he is big power guy with runs, homers and not much else to help your fantasy team.

Matt Chapman hits second spring homer on Thursday

Matt Chapman took Walker Buehler deep in the first inning against the Dodgers on Thursday. He went 1-for-2 overall, adding a walk.

Fantasy Impact

Matt Chapman slashed .249/.342/.506 with 36 home runs, 91 RBI, and 102 runs scored over 670 plate appearances last year for the A’s and at age 27 is just entering his prime. His exit velocity has been in the top four percent over the last two years and his xBA was .261 last year, so expect an improved batting average. Chapman should approach 40 home runs and should be among the top ten fantasy third basemen this year, draft with confidence.