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Outlook Matt Chapman
Matt Chapman seeks to recapture early-June magic amidst tough upcoming road matchups.
After a historic hot streak, Chapman has cooled off over the last seven days, batting just .133 with one home run. He remains the everyday starting third baseman for the fourth-place Giants, who are currently riding a three-game win streak. Even with the brief dip, his last 14 days are spectacular, featuring a .421 average, five homers, and 19 RBI.
While Chapman's recent 30-day run of a .330 average and six homers was elite, expect regression toward his career norms. Our models project him to finish with a .238 average and 15 home runs, aligning with his career baselines. The underlying power is real, but a high strikeout profile suggests his average will eventually settle back into the .230s.
For the rest of the week, the Giants face tough road matchups. Chapman will battle Atlanta's Martin Perez (2.90 ERA) tonight, followed by a weekend series in Miami featuring a difficult matchup against Max Meyer (2.75 ERA). Despite the tough opposing pitching, his immense run-producing upside keeps him active in all formats. Verdict: Start.
Updated 3 days ago
