2024 stats: 154 G, 647 PA, .247/ .328/ .463/ .790 OPS, 125 OPS+, 7.1 bWAR
A year in, and already a hefty load of league awards, club accolades, team records and personal achievements have been heaped upon Matt Chapman for his performance in 2024.
He signed a 6-year/ $151 million contract extension in early September, while winning the Heart & Hustle, as well as the Willie Mac Award. He bagged his fifth career Gold Glove, and became the third third baseman (after Robin Ventura and Matt Williams) to win the award in both leagues, by posting 17 Defensive Runs Saved mark (led all third basemen) and accrued 11 Outs Above Average (tied for highest mark among 3B).