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Although Chapman, who will turn 37 at the start of the season, still registers impressive velocity—often clocking in near 100 miles per hour—his track record raises concerns. Over the past three years, he has averaged six walks per nine innings, a statistic that many see as alarmingly high for a reliever, particularly one expected to perform under pressure as a closer. Despite being difficult to hit, he has a reputation for issuing walks, with 52% of his plate appearances ending in either a walk or strikeout.