San Jose Mercury News · Jul 24, 2018
Matt Chapman’s passion for baseball recognized with award
Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman throws to first for the out after fielding a ground ball by Houston Astros’ Max Stassi during the second inning of a baseball game Tuesday, July 10, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)ARLINGTON, Texas — Matt Chapman received the first of many awards the A’s expect him to earn in the future.
The third baseman was named the A’s winner of the 2018 Heart and Hustle Award. All 30 MLB teams select a recipient for the award, which is voted on by former players and is given to an active player who most represents a passion for the game of baseball, and best embodies the values, spirit and tradition of the game.