Matt Chapman’s Strikeout (non) Problem

I want to take a moment to discuss one the more polarizing prospects in the Oakland A’s farm system: Matt Chapman.

The former-first round pick has terrorized opposing minor league pitchers the past two seasons with his plus-power, but he’s also made a name for himself as one of baseball’s best young defenders.

“Chapman has one of the best third base gloves I’ve ever seen,” John Sickels wrote in his top-200 prospects report.

Despite at least two elite skills Chapman doesn’t fare too well when it comes to major prospect rankings.

Matt Chapman’s Prospect Status