For years, Oakland A’s fans have discussed the idea of Matt Chapman moving to shortstop. It exists somewhere between running joke and legitimate suggestion.
After all, Chapman has basically maxed out his current home on the defensive spectrum. He’s otherworldly at third base, to the extent that he’s won two Platinum Glove awards as the league’s best fielder at any position. His incredible range, reflexes, and arm seem like they’d play well anywhere. Why not try moving him up to a tougher and more valuable position?
We don’t have to entirely use our imaginations to picture this.