Athletics Nation · Aug 17, 2016
Matt Chapman's Promotion is Exciting
Matt Chapman was a spring training standout. How long until he stands out in the big leagues? - Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY SportsWars were waged over the potential of Oakland A's minor league third baseman Matt Chapman.
Okay, not actual wars. Still, there has been plenty of talk over the summer months about who Matt Chapman is as a hitter and what he might become as he reaches closer to the big leagues. I'm back from a two week trip through the south to share why I'm so excited for the news that Chapman was promoted to triple-A Nashville.
Big news on the #Athletics prospect front: Matt Chapman has been promoted from Midland to Nashville. He leads the TL in homeruns with 29.