San Jose Mercury News · Aug 26, 2018
Matt Chapman continues rapid evolution as hitter in A’s win over Twins
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – AUGUST 26: Jed Lowrie #8 of the Oakland Athletics congratulates teammate Matt Chapman #26 on a solo home run against the Minnesota Twins during the first inning of the game on August 26, 2018 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. All players across MLB will wear nicknames on their backs as well as colorful, non-traditional uniforms featuring alternate designs inspired by youth-league uniforms during Players Weekend. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) MINNEAPOLIS — Matt Chapman may not get the love he deserves when it comes to American League MVP voting at the end of this season, but you can bet he’ll enter 2019 considered one of the top ten players in MLB.