Matt chapman Oakland A's 3B

Rookiemonster · 02-13-2017, 11:47 AM

Hey, looking for opinions from anyone willing to give one. My question is he a good investment PC guy? I know he has a lot of strike outs but he also is still converting from a pitcher . That being said they say he has the best arm in the minors the only top onehundred prospect with a 80 rated arm. I'm not a prospector and I mostly collect vintage now. Any info or thoughts will be appreciated.

markinca · 02-13-2017, 12:23 PM

He's got power, but he's never hit over even .250 in any extended stop in the minors. Plus, he'll be 24 in a couple months. I'm not seeing it.

DrDamo · 02-13-2017, 12:33 PM

He has to be pretty high risk, right? His 2015 season put him on the map. He struck out a lot, but walked enough that his BB/K ratio wasn't disastrous, and ended up with a .907 OPS. Last year was similar, but he struck out more.

He could break out and hit a lot of home runs, but I personally wouldn't want to risk speculating. But I haven't been following his progress or anything. And he'll be 24 in April.

I'll be watching him though, along with Chad Pinder, Matt Olson, and Ryon Healy. Any of those guys could be surprising, sleeper guys, but I'm not confident enough in my scouting skills to throw money at them, or anyone really.

Soxrule111 · 02-13-2017, 01:12 PM

If its for a fun PC guy, I say sure. He has plenty of stuff to pick up now which is nice from a PC Standpoint.

daeve · 02-13-2017, 01:22 PM

He's cheap enough that it's not a bad idea. He's going to play in MLB due to his defense so he's already mildly 'safe' for an investment, and he has very good power, so there is a chance he could find some hobby love. As others have said, he does have contact issues so be wary of that.

kwalter12 · 02-13-2017, 01:52 PM

Chris Davis ceiling offensively. Picked up a lot of his stuff when it was in the $3-$4 range. Not buying at current prices, but the hobby loves the long ball.

Rookiemonster · 02-13-2017, 02:09 PM

If he is Chris Davis with gold glove defense skills I would be all over that.
I'm more worried about buying up a few of his auto rc and then he's a complete dud.

mrchipz · 02-13-2017, 02:41 PM

Ohhhhhh there is a MUCH better player to invest in on the athletics right now then him. ill give you a hint, he was the rookie of the month last September.

Rookiemonster · 02-13-2017, 03:06 PM

I just googled him and seen that chapman is a invitee to spring training. I guess
I can wait an see what he does against major league pitchers.

Mr. Chipz I'm guessing Ryon Healy is who your talking about . I wouldn't mind picking some of his stuff up but since I'm focusing on vintage now I thought it would be a cheap way to stay busy with modern. I'm a Yankees fan so it doesn't have to be the As. I just like that he has great defensive skills and a lot of power.
Where Healy seems more of average everything with a good hit tool.

Archangel1775 · 02-13-2017, 03:59 PM

I followed the Athletics for a good while until they gave up AddRuss like idiots. I like Chapman with his defense and power. If he can hit .275 with the 35 home runs he'll hit,he'll be an All Star

fduran27 · 02-13-2017, 04:06 PM

Two words
matt olson!!!!!! Lol

Rookiemonster · 02-13-2017, 10:03 PM

Idk if he is a good comparison to Olson they got a totally different game and Olson is much bigger .

CollectorMan · 02-14-2017, 01:42 AM

Chapman is solid and will get a hard look for Oakland this year. Healy will probably be playing 1b mostly this year which opens 3b up when Plouffe is inevitably traded at the deadline. I like his power but his age and Ks worry me from an investment side.

Rookiemonster · 02-15-2017, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by CollectorMan

Chapman is solid and will get a hard look for Oakland this year. Healy will probably be playing 1b mostly this year which opens 3b up when Plouffe is inevitably traded at the deadline. I like his power but his age and Ks worry me from an investment side.

Yes , it looks as if the A's will be be trying to put a lot of the prospects in to the major league team and make a push for a winning team . If anyone of these guys develop like they think they might have a good chance at a nice team for a few years .

Rookiemonster · 09-13-2017, 04:46 PM

So I bought a few of his cards since the original post.

Does anyone have new insight on Matt Chapman? Great defense and pop both seem to have translated to the majors. But is it real ? What's your take on the guy after a bit of major league experience?

Yaga · 09-13-2017, 04:47 PM

I'd go with the other Oakland Matt!

Rookiemonster · 09-13-2017, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Yaga

I'd go with the other Oakland Matt!

Joyce ?

JMarchand1981 · 09-13-2017, 06:55 PM

He plays for the A's. Baseball Siberia.

Yaga · 09-13-2017, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Rookiemonster

Joyce ?

Oops forgot about him.. meant Olson!

Rookiemonster · 09-13-2017, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yaga

Oops forgot about him.. meant Olson!

Haha I figured as much I was just playing.

scottagibson · 09-13-2017, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JMarchand1981

He plays for the A's. Baseball Siberia.

Yep... AAAA team.

messier2 · 09-13-2017, 08:30 PM

His hit tool is still suspect IMO...I'd stay away and go for someone else (that doesn't play in Siberia!).

ninjacookies · 09-13-2017, 08:45 PM

> Current Oakland A's roster
> Good Investment

Pick one.

LCM1223 · 09-15-2017, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fduran27

Two words
matt olson!!!!!! Lol

Just hit one 480+

PejaD · 09-15-2017, 06:42 PM

Upside is Eric Chavez. I think Chappy ought to win the Gold Glove this year, but won't be surprised if he gets passed over for Machado or Longoria

02-13-2017, 11:47 AM	#1
Rookiemonster Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Posts: 387	Matt chapman Oakland A's 3B Hey, looking for opinions from anyone willing to give one. My question is he a good investment PC guy? I know he has a lot of strike outs but he also is still converting from a pitcher . That being said they say he has the best arm in the minors the only top onehundred prospect with a 80 rated arm. I'm not a prospector and I mostly collect vintage now. Any info or thoughts will be appreciated.

02-13-2017, 01:12 PM	#4
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02-13-2017, 01:52 PM	#6
kwalter12 Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,163	Chris Davis ceiling offensively. Picked up a lot of his stuff when it was in the $3-$4 range. Not buying at current prices, but the hobby loves the long ball. Last edited by kwalter12; 02-13-2017 at 01:57 PM.

02-13-2017, 03:06 PM	#9
Rookiemonster Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Posts: 387	I just googled him and seen that chapman is a invitee to spring training. I guess I can wait an see what he does against major league pitchers. Mr. Chipz I'm guessing Ryon Healy is who your talking about . I wouldn't mind picking some of his stuff up but since I'm focusing on vintage now I thought it would be a cheap way to stay busy with modern. I'm a Yankees fan so it doesn't have to be the As. I just like that he has great defensive skills and a lot of power. Where Healy seems more of average everything with a good hit tool. Last edited by Rookiemonster; 02-13-2017 at 05:09 PM.

02-13-2017, 03:59 PM	#10
Archangel1775 Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Cali baby! Posts: 21,861	I followed the Athletics for a good while until they gave up AddRuss like idiots. I like Chapman with his defense and power. If he can hit .275 with the 35 home runs he'll hit,he'll be an All Star __________________ *There are the intangibles that set someone apart from the pack.So the blur isn't your inability to see his greatness, it's merely the inability to measure it.* Last edited by Archangel1775; 02-15-2017 at 10:54 PM.

02-13-2017, 12:23 PM	#2
markinca Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 1,936 MarkInCA	He's got power, but he's never hit over even .250 in any extended stop in the minors. Plus, he'll be 24 in a couple months. I'm not seeing it.

02-13-2017, 12:33 PM	#3
DrDamo Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Posts: 469	He has to be pretty high risk, right? His 2015 season put him on the map. He struck out a lot, but walked enough that his BB/K ratio wasn't disastrous, and ended up with a .907 OPS. Last year was similar, but he struck out more. He could break out and hit a lot of home runs, but I personally wouldn't want to risk speculating. But I haven't been following his progress or anything. And he'll be 24 in April. I'll be watching him though, along with Chad Pinder, Matt Olson, and Ryon Healy. Any of those guys could be surprising, sleeper guys, but I'm not confident enough in my scouting skills to throw money at them, or anyone really.

02-13-2017, 01:22 PM	#5
daeve Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: savannah GA Posts: 13,145 accrules	He's cheap enough that it's not a bad idea. He's going to play in MLB due to his defense so he's already mildly 'safe' for an investment, and he has very good power, so there is a chance he could find some hobby love. As others have said, he does have contact issues so be wary of that.

02-13-2017, 02:09 PM	#7
Rookiemonster Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Posts: 387	If he is Chris Davis with gold glove defense skills I would be all over that. I'm more worried about buying up a few of his auto rc and then he's a complete dud.

02-13-2017, 02:41 PM	#8
mrchipz Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,804	Ohhhhhh there is a MUCH better player to invest in on the athletics right now then him. ill give you a hint, he was the rookie of the month last September.

02-13-2017, 04:06 PM	#11
fduran27 Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Miami Posts: 2,316 Fduran27 Fduran27	Two words matt olson!!!!!! Lol

02-13-2017, 10:03 PM	#12
Rookiemonster Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Posts: 387	Idk if he is a good comparison to Olson they got a totally different game and Olson is much bigger .

02-14-2017, 01:42 AM	#13
CollectorMan Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: Earth Posts: 2,551	Chapman is solid and will get a hard look for Oakland this year. Healy will probably be playing 1b mostly this year which opens 3b up when Plouffe is inevitably traded at the deadline. I like his power but his age and Ks worry me from an investment side.

09-13-2017, 04:46 PM	#15
Rookiemonster Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Posts: 387	So I bought a few of his cards since the original post. Does anyone have new insight on Matt Chapman? Great defense and pop both seem to have translated to the majors. But is it real ? What's your take on the guy after a bit of major league experience?

09-13-2017, 04:47 PM	#16
Yaga Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 7,525	I'd go with the other Oakland Matt!

09-13-2017, 06:55 PM	#18
JMarchand1981 Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 34,438	He plays for the A's. Baseball Siberia.

09-13-2017, 08:30 PM	#22
messier2 Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 15,295	His hit tool is still suspect IMO...I'd stay away and go for someone else (that doesn't play in Siberia!).

09-13-2017, 08:45 PM	#23
ninjacookies Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: All the girls see the (boi)/ Look at his flips / Look at his kards / All they say is (oh boi). Posts: 56,927	> Current Oakland A's roster > Good Investment Pick one.

09-15-2017, 06:42 PM	#25
PejaD Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 4,071	Upside is Eric Chavez. I think Chappy ought to win the Gold Glove this year, but won't be surprised if he gets passed over for Machado or Longoria