Kevin Allen Chapman (born February 19, 1988) is an American former

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. He played in

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(MLB) for the

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from 2013 to 2016.

Career

Chapman was drafted by the

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in the 42nd round of the 2006 MLB draft out of Westminster Academy in

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, but did not sign and attended the

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. He was then drafted by the

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in the 50th round of the 2009 Major League Baseball Draft, but again chose not to sign and returned to Florida. The

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drafted him in the fourth round of the

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and he signed. Chapman was traded to the

in 2012.

Houston Astros

Chapman was invited to spring training in 2013 and received his first callup to MLB later that season on August 8. He was optioned to the

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on April 17, 2014, and recalled on July 1. He was optioned the next day, and recalled for the second time that season on August 15. Chapman started the 2015 season with the

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, after spending spring training at the major league level. He was recalled in May, and returned to the minor leagues later that month. Chapman began the 2016 season in the minor leagues. He was called up to the major leagues on August 11 to fill out the roster for a doubleheader. At the end of the minor league season in September, Chapman was promoted to the major league level. Chapman was eligible to represent Canada at the

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because his father was born in Ontario.

Atlanta Braves

Chapman was claimed off of waivers by the Atlanta Braves on March 13, 2017. He was assigned to the Triple-A

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on March 31.

Minnesota Twins

On May 8, 2017, Chapman was traded to the

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in exchange for

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. He was released on June 13, 2017.

New Britain Bees

On April 3, 2018, Chapman signed with the

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of the independent

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Detroit Tigers

On May 20, 2018, Chapman's contract was purchased by the

. He elected free agency on November 2, 2018.

Personal

Chapman's cousin

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is a former professional baseball player.

References

External links

Florida Gators bio
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Chapman, Kevin 1988 births Living people American sportspeople of Canadian descent Baseball players from Florida Corpus Christi Hooks players Florida Gators baseball players Fresno Grizzlies players Gwinnett Braves players Houston Astros players Major League Baseball pitchers New Britain Bees players Northwest Arkansas Naturals players Oklahoma City RedHawks players Sportspeople from Coral Springs, Florida Toledo Mud Hens players Wilmington Blue Rocks players World Baseball Classic players of Canada 2017 World Baseball Classic players