The Oakland A’s have a lot of stars on their roster, and the most productive among them is third baseman Matt Chapman. So it was a big deal when he exited the 2020 season early due to a hip injury and missed the playoffs. They still reached October without him and won a series there, but it’s easy to argue he’s their best player.
In particular, Chapman’s biggest impact comes on defense. His bat is excellent, but his glove is the best in the league at any position, with top-notch range and reflexes and arm.