Matt Chapman (3B, OAK) - Week 18 Waiver Wire Pickups

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ANALYSIS: Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman took full advantage of a week in tremendously hitter-friendly environments last week. The entire Athletics offense put on a power display. Over the last seven days, Chapman is hitting .483 with two home runs, five RBI, and 10 runs scored.

Known for his power, Chapman increased his ISO to .203 and his homers now sit at 12 on the year. He is surely capable of finishing the season with more than 20 homers. Even though he hits too many ground balls (40.7%), the fact that he hits the ball hard (43.5%) helps maintain a certain degree of success. Additionally, he has a solid approach at the plate and is limiting his swings at pitches outside the zone (24.7%).

Chapman does still have problems with strikeouts (22.9%), but that can be said about the average power hitter. Chapman is a very good option in an improving offense. He should be able to continue some of the prior week’s success when the Athletics head back home to face Toronto and Detroit.