SEATTLE — When the A’s ask something of Matt Chapman, they get it and a whole lot more.
The rookie came up just 10 weeks ago and he’s making an impact on both offense and defense with 11 homers, an increasingly improved approach at the plate, and some of the most sensational fielding around.
“His defensive metrics are as good as we could have possibly imagined,” A’s general manager David Forst said. “Every step of the way in the minor leagues, everyone who played with him thought he was going to be this good — but until you see it, you’re not sure.