Giants’ Chapman hilariously reveals where his Gold Gloves are originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
Matt Chapman is known as one of MLB’s best third basemen.
After all, he has won Gold Gloves in four of the five years he has played over 140 games in his eight-year MLB career.
So, what does Chapman do with all of the hardware he seems to keep on stacking?
Chapman told NBC Sports Bay Areas Laura Britt where he stores his prized trophies in the latest episode of BP with Britt.
Theyre sitting in the closet at my parents house right now, Chapman hilariously told Britt about his four Gold Glove Awards. When I have a room worthy for them, theyll make their way out.
That is right.
Chapman doesnt keep his awards on an expensive shelf or in a private safe. Instead, he keeps them with his parents, Jim and Lisa Chapman, in a closet in their California home.
No big deal.
That has been Chapmans M.O. throughout his career.
The longtime California infielder ranks third among all players at the hot corner since his rookie 2017 season in outs above average (54) and success-rate percentage (74), via Statcast, but one could not tell by Chapmans nonchalant persona.
San Franciscos star also plays the game his way — deeper in the infield — which he elaborated on with Britt.
I think if you have a strong arm, you could play deeper, Chapman told Britt about his unique style. It allows you to get to more baseballs [and] it allows you to make a lot of plays.
My coach always told me, Play as deep as your arm lets you play. So, Im always trying to push the limits a little bit.
Chapman sure does push the limits, and no play can prove it better than his iconic, game-winning one against the New York Mets on May 25.
MATT CHAPMAN AND LAMONTE WADE JR. ARE YOU KIDDING ME pic.twitter.com/38d55R1iSE
SF Giants on NBCS (@NBCSGiants) May 25, 2024
If one play could summarize Chapmans four Gold Gloves, it is that one. And that moment is not something he could store away in his parents closet.
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