Declining or slumping?: Giants' Matt Chapman remains powerless
Matt Chapman, the San Francisco Giants' third baseman, is experiencing a significant decline in power this season. After hitting only one home run in his first 48 games, concerns are growing about his offensive capabilities. With a career-worst slugging percentage and a drop in hard hit rate, the franchise faces challenges regarding his performance and contract.
- ▪Matt Chapman has hit just one home run in his first 48 games of the 2026 season.
- ▪He is currently slugging a career-worst .312, down from his previous low of .403.
- ▪Chapman's hard hit rate has drastically decreased from the 100th percentile in 2023 to the 16th percentile this season.
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