Matt Chapman Texas League MVP 2016

Matt Chapman of the Midland RockHounds was selected the Texas League MVP for 2016. This season the third baseman hit .244/.335/.521 with 29 HR, 83 RBI, 78 R, 7 SB in 117 games at Midland and .197/.282/.513 with 7 HR, 13 RBI, 14 R, 0 SB in 18 games at Triple A Nashville. Midland is the Double A team of the Oakland Athletics. He was originally drafted by the Athletics with the 25th pick for the first round in 2014. Chapman turned 23 on April 28.