Matt Chapman wins Giants’ Willie Mac Award: ‘I just feel like I’m being myself’

SAN FRANCISCO — If the most important things in life are family, health, wealth, and the respect of your peers, then Matt Chapman is having his best month ever.

He signed a six-year, $151 million contract extension. He and his wife, Taylor, welcomed their first child. And the respect component arrived on Friday when Chapman’s teammates, coaches and training staff voted him the recipient of the Willie Mac Award, which honors the team’s player who displays the most competitive spirit, ability and leadership.

“It’s been a great month with my daughter and the contract and getting this award,” Chapman said. “I just feel blessed.”

But Chapman pointed out that this month could’ve been even better. The Giants could be gearing up for the postseason.

“That’s my goal, and I’m going to work this offseason to make that possible next year,” Chapman said.

It was one of the least surprising Willie Mac results in recent memory. The Giants didn’t agree to terms with Chapman until midway through spring training but he quickly set a standard for professionalism and formed an important clubhouse conduit for manager Bob Melvin, who had been Chapman’s skipper for five seasons in Oakland.

Chapman, 31, led by example on the field with his production and durability. He started…