Kevin Allen Chapman (born February 19, 1988) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Minnesota Twins organization. He previously played for the Houston Astros.

Chapman was drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the 42nd round of the 2006 Major League Baseball Draft out of Westminster Academy in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, but did not sign and attended the University of Florida. He was then drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 50th round of the 2009 Major League Baseball Draft, but again chose not to sign and returned to Florida. The Kansas City Royals drafted him in the fourth round of the 2010 Major League Baseball Draft and he signed. Chapman was traded to the Houston Astros in 2012.

Chapman was invited to spring training in 2013 and received his first callup to the majors later that season on August 8. He was optioned to the Oklahoma City RedHawks 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 Fresno Grizzlies, 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 2017 World Baseball Classic because his father was born in Ontario.

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