Matt Chapman played his final game of the year for the SF Giants at the end of June. Despite this, he still ranked as one of the best defensive third baseman at his position, and likely would have won some…
San Francisco Giants third baseman Matt Chapman posted remarkably strong defensive metrics in 2026 despite seeing his season cut short at the end of June. Chapman underwent season-ending surgery for a core muscle injury after battling through an abdominal strain, finishing with a .692 OPS across 352 plate appearances.
Despite the limited playing time, Jeff Young notes Chapman led National League third basemen with an 11.9 SABR Defensive Index and tied for the MLB lead at third base with 15 Defensive Runs Saved. However, Young concludes that missing the entire second half will likely cost Chapman postseason defensive awards.
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