Matt Chapman
6-9-13 - 24. Matt Chapman, SS (Cal
State Fullerton): By all indications, he has the tools to be a strong defender
at short. Add in the fact that he already has a strong approach and solid pop,
and he has a lot of all-around value. http://www.minorleaguerundown.com/2013/06/09/2014-mlb-draft-top-30-prospects/
6-16-13 - Player: Matt Chapman - Position: SS/3B - School: Cal State Fullerton - Date of Birth: 4/28/1993 - Height/Weight: 6’1/195 - Bats/Throws: R/R - 2014 Class: College Junior - Previously Drafted: -
Scouting Report: Solid build Square
stance Good approach at the plate Above average bat speed Lift in swing
Above average power Strong
defense Comes in on the ball well Shows a strong arm in the field
7-6-13 - Alex Bregman @ABREG_1 -
My roomie @MattyChapp (Matt Chapman) pitched for the first time last night in
his life... Sat 97-99 with a 90 mph slider
7-17-13 – Matt Chapman, 3B,
Cal-State Fullerton - Chapman is not your protoypical 3B at 6'1", 195 lbs
but he has a compact athletic build and an all fields line-drive approach at
the plate. There wasn't a lot of loft to
his swing and that, combined with his modest size, leads me to think he isn't
going to hit for a lot of power. He was very
good at 3B, showing good lateral movement to both sides, including a tremendous
diving play to his left. I wonder if
perhaps he can change positions. SS may
be a stretch but he looked quick and athletic enough to maybe try 2B, where his
bat would profile better. http://www.chicagonow.com/cubs-den/2013/07/looking-ahead-to-the-2014-and-2015-mlb-draft-notes-from-the-collegiate-national-team-games/
8-14-13 – Through The Fence – Top 50 Prospects – 45. Matt Chapman, 3B,
Cal State Fullerton - The 6’-2”, 200-pound right-hander has a plus arm and
enough range to stick at the hot corner. Whether or not the power will show up
to remain there is up for debate. He does show an advanced approach at the
plate, having drawn 34 walks to 29 strikeouts over 55 games as a sophomore. I
got to see him play with The Collegiate National Team and really liked his
line-drive swing. If the power comes this year, he could move up draft boards. http://throughthefencebaseball.com/2014-mlb-draft-top-50-prospects/36463#mwWwsFxSUZy7YC5V.99
9-3-13 - Kendall Rogers @KendallRogersPG
- INJURY NEWS: CalStateFullerton 3B, top MLBDraft prospect Matt Chapman
will have surgery to repair a torn ligament on ring finger. HC Rick Vanderhook said he played through it
this summer and will miss the start of fall workouts. Will be back though.
10-14-13 – Top ’14 College Hitters - 8. Matt Chapman / 3B / Cal-State
Fullerton — Chapman is similar to his teammate Davis in that they both profile
as corner-infielders with pitching as a fallback option, but Chapman is much
more likely to stick at third base but doesn’t have near the offensive upside. http://mlbdraftinsider.com/2013/10/top-14-for-14-college-hitters/
10-15-13
– Baseball America - 25. Matt Chapman, 3b/rhp, Cal State Fullerton: His easy
premium arm could push him to the mound if his bat doesn’t fit third-base
profile. http://www.baseballamerica.com/college/2014-draft-top-50-october-2013-carlos-rodon/
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