Jason Michael Kipnis (born April 3, 1987; nicknamed "Kip") is an American professional baseball second baseman and center fielder for the Cleveland Indians of Major League Baseball (MLB). Elite Baseball Training, run by Cubs director of hitting Justin Stone, is set up within the fieldhouse. I always thought I sucked. . On September 17, 2019, the Indians announced that Kipnis suffered a broken right hamate bone which required surgery to remove. Be the best Jason Kipnis fan you can be with Bleacher Report. The deal is a minor-league one which includes an invitation to big-league camp, per Jon Heyman of MLB. Made 121 starts at second base (123 games) and posted a fielding pct. [12][14] As a senior in 2004, Kipnis had 49 pass receptions for 956 yards and 10 touchdowns.
Jason Kipnis: Retires from baseball - CBSSports.com Jason Kipnis Retirement Announcement. During his August stint between hamstring injuries batted .204 (10/49) with 6 runs, 3 doubles, 3 homers and 4 RBI in 13 games (.699 OPS)After being activated the final time on Sept. 16, he batted .273 (9/33) with 5 runs, 3 2B, 1 HR and 5 RBI to finish out the campaign, making his first career Major League appearance in the outfield (started 11 games in center field over 11 Sept/Oct. Season started slowly, hitting .155 (11/71) with a .359 OPS over his first 19 games thru May 13 before breaking out on May 14 at Minnesota, going 4-for-5 with 2 HR and 4 RBI that took his season OPS from .359 to .518Also recorded a 4-hit game on May 28 vs. Kansas City (2B, HR, 2 RBI)Right hamstring issues limited him to just 24 games in the second half, forcing him on the D.L. Mild calf strain. In 121 games in 2019, he hit .245/.304/.410 with 17 Home Runs and . [67] On August 10, Kipnis had a five-hit, four-run game, the first time a rookie had done so since Jim Fridley in 1952. . On August 23, 2017, Kipnis was placed back on the 10-day disabled list due to a hamstring injury. He batted a combined .313. 34. r/baseball. Combined on the year he hit .448 (107-239) off RHP, .327 (85-260) with runners on base and .331 (43-130) with RISP. In an Instagram post, the two-time All-Star announced. Called up in July 2011 as Cleveland faded from contention, Kipnis hit .272 as a rookie and immediately endeared himself to fans with his full-throttle style of play an approach that earned him the nickname "Dirtbag." Later in the decade, Kipnis's fingerprints were all over Cleveland's 2016 World Series run. Kipnis announced his retirement from baseball on Monday, on his personal Twitter account. [1][10][11] As an all-conference junior, Kipnis batted .455 with a school-record 11 home runs. I thought I could have helped the team more than they were. [5] He also played football there in 2003 and 2004. "[48] Writer John Sickels said Kipnis is "quite strong and has plenty of bat speed.
Tyler Austin opens up the scoring via opposite field homerun - reddit 2B batting Qualifiers. Cleveland Indians placed 2B Jason Kipnis on the 10-day disabled list. but reached base safely via hit or walk in 29 of his final 33 games after August 25 OB pct.
Former Cubs 2B Jason Kipnis retires from MLB - yahoo.com A soft spot for Jason Kipnis, the 'Dirtbag' who played 1,121 games [40][43] He was named the Indians' 2010 Minor League Player of the Year (the "Lou Boudreau Award"), and was named a 2010 Baseball America Minor League All-Star. [33] Kipnis felt he would have more success in the majors at second base, particularly because of Cleveland's difficulties at that position in recent years. In his 10th major-league season, and his first outside the Indians organization, played in 44 games with the Chicago Cubs and hit .237/.341/.404 (27-for-114) with eight doubles, one triple, three home runs and 16 RBIDefensively, played almost exclusively second baseMade 36 appearances at that position, including 31 startsAlso made his first career appearance at first base, drawing the start in the regular-season finale on 9/27 at Chicago-ALSpent the entire season with the Cubs after signing a minor-league contract in FebruaryBatted .272 (25-for-92) with a .799 OPS against right-handed pitchingConversely, went 2-for-22 (.091) with a .515 OPS against left-handersWhen facing a starting pitcher the first time through the order, went 10-for-32 (.313) with a .967 OPSWhen leading off an inning, went 8-for-22 (.364) with a .417 on-base percentageHalf of his 12 extra-base hits on the season came in his first eight gamesHad three doubles, one triple and two home runs from 7/25-8/12Both of his homers in that stretch came in back-to-back games, on 7/31 vs. Pittsburgh and 8/4 vs. Kansas City It marked the 11th time in his career he homered in consecutive games (career-best streak: 4 games, 7/31-8/3/11)He homered just one other time all seasonMade the Cubs Wild Card Series rosterPlayed in both games against Miami and went 0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeoutStarted at second base in Game 1 and pinch hit in Game 2. Kipnis will take a seat after going 0-for-3 with three strikeouts Tuesday. On October 31, 2019, the Indians announced they had declined their club option on Kipnis' contract for the 2020 season, making Kipnis a free agent.[81]. I'm not ready, I have to rest my shoulder. [66] It was the first time in major league history that a player had homered in four consecutive games within two weeks of his major league debut. All but one of those seasons. Kipnis hits the bench after going 0-for-2 with a walk in the series opener.
Jason Kipnis Has Some Thoughts on the Slow Offseason and the State of The 1 percent of me was happy, that if I were to lose it, it would be to the Cubs. . And the topic of the conversation rarely strays from specific elements of the game. Thats a good example of him just kind of making fun of a ridiculous situation, something that should have been awesome.. Cleveland Indians placed 2B Jason Kipnis on the 10-day disabled list. Cleveland Indians placed 2B Jason Kipnis on the 10-day injured list retroactive to March 25, 2019.
Cubs 2020 roster outlook: Why Jason Kipnis has struggled in recent Jason Kipnis Stats, News, Bio | ESPN Cubs' Jason Kipnis is back at home, in spirit and on a big-league Nico Hoerner will start at second base and bat ninth. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 2020 Topps Update #U-158 Jason Kipnis Chicago Cubs at the best online prices at eBay! [22] Regarding Kipnis' success, Arizona State coach Pat Murphy observed: "I love that kid. SUMMARY Career WAR 21.3 AB 4404 H 1147 HR 126 BA .260 R 607 RBI 545 SB 136 OBP .333 SLG .416 OPS .750 Bounced back with his second All-Star season in the last three years, finishing with career-highs in hits, doubles, triples, average, on-base pct. Kipnis isn't in Wednesday's lineup against the Reds. August 12, 2021: Gwinnett Stripers activated 2B Jason Kipnis from the 7-day injured list. But Jason Kipnis always felt uniquely Cleveland's. Whether he was doing his annual shoe toss after the season, or flashing a smile after making a diving play at second base, it was clear he. Thank you for your class, your kindness and for all you meant to Cleveland. "[49], Baseball Prospectus ranked him as the 28th-highest prospect in baseball (".300 hitter, with 1218 home runs") and the best in the organization. Most were more versatile than Kipnis, who was essentially a second baseman.
Jason Kipnis Announces Retirement - MLB Trade Rumors The Road Ahead for Jason Kipnis. All-Star levels in 2014 as he was limited the four months of the season after a late-April strained right oblique that forced him to the 15-day Disabled List for the second time in his career from April 30-May 27, an injury suffered on April 29 at the LA Angels At the time of his injury was hitting .234 (22-94) w/12 runs, 6 double, 3 home runs and 12 RBI in 27 games (.354OB/.394SLG /.748OPS, T 6th in the A.L. Weve been working out together since 2018, Cronenworth said. The list included bit contributors such as infielder Sean Kazmar Jr., and pitchers Jay Flaa and Ty Tice, and even Jasseel De La Cruz, who was active for one day but did not pitch. Jason Kipnis Wiki Bio, Height. In addition, Ken is a broadcaster and regular contributor to Fox Sports' MLB telecasts.
Chicago native Jason Kipnis wants to ruin Thanksgiving for the Cubs 'Dirtbag' Has Roots In Valley | Sports | dnronline.com He would be activated on August 6 but would continue to feel discomfort in the hamstring. On the year he also made 74 starts at second base and 2 starts at DHBatted .239 (28/117) with runners on base for the yearMade 42 starts at the lead-off spot, compiling a .780 OPSMost productive spot was the 2-hole, batting .270 (20/74) with 4 2B, 5 HR and 11 runs (.856 OPS)Did not hit over .248 in any month prior to Sept/OctOver his last 9 games (9/20-end of season) he batted .321 (9/28) with 5 runs, 3 2B, 1HR & 5 RBI (.930 OPS)Had 16 extra-base hits out of 26 total hits (61.5%) when leading off an inningGrounded into 0 double plays in 56 opportunities all year.
Jason Kipnis Height, Weight, Size, Body Measurements, Biography, Wiki Collected his first Major League hit on July 25 vs. the LA Angels, a walk-off 9th inning game-winner off Hisanori TakahashiOnly Indian since the RBI became an official statistic to produce his first MLB hit in walk-off fashion (Elias) and just the 5th MLB player since 2002 to do itHit his first Major League home run on July 31 off Kansas City's Danny DuffyHomered in an Indians season-high 4 straight games from July 31-August 3, equaling the club record for HR in consecutive games by a Rookie (Al Rosen, June 1950)Was the first player in major-league history to homer in four consecutive games within two weeks of his debut and first Indians batter with HR in 4 straight since Travis Hafner in August 2006First Indians 2B to HR in 4 straight games in 111-year history of franchiseLast rookie with HR in 4 straight games, PIT OF Garrett Jones 2009Last MLB batter to HR in 4 straight w/in first 10 games of his MLB career was Graig Nettles in 1968 with Minnesota (ELIAS)Went 5 for 5 w/4RS, HR, 2B & 3RBI on August 10 vs. Detroit, becoming the first Indians rookie and 14th overall since 1920 to collect 5hits, 4RS & 3RBI in the same game2nd Indian ever w/6HR in first 16 career games (Luis Medina, 1988)Did not play from August 13-17 with a strained right oblique and was in the lineup of August 18 at Chicago-AL before injuring his right hamstring in pre-game stretching and was placed on the 15-day DL the next dayWas on the 15-day DL from August 13-September 5Upon activation hit .265 (18-68) with 5 2B, 1HR & 8RBI in 18 games the last month of the seasonMade 34 starts (36G) at second base and compiled a fielding % of .963 (164TC, 6E)Hit .294 (33-116) with 8 2B, 7HR & 18RBI in 28 starts when batting 2nd in the order (.901OPS). Strained right hamstring. [26] In June, the San Diego Padres drafted Kipnis during the fourth round of the 2008 Major League Baseball draft. More Cleveland Indians Wives and Girlfriends. The new baseball. However, Kipnis opted to remain in college at Arizona State,[27] becoming the seventh-highest player in the draft who chose not to sign. This is his team now. He played Little League and American Legion Baseball. The two-time All-Star posted his announcement to Twitter on Monday afternoon, with Cleveland and the organization for which he spent nine years of his career among those thanked. Kipnis announced Monday via his personal Twitter account that he has retired from professional baseball.
2020 Topps Update #U-158 Jason Kipnis Chicago Cubs | eBay Kipnis was released by Atlanta on Saturday. You couldnt ask for a better guy to be around.. A career .261/.333/.417 hitter, the Northbrook native posted a .245/.304/.410 line in 121 games last season. Johan Camargo endured seven demotions and produced a higher OPS at Triple A than Kipnis. [65] On August 3, 2011, Kipnis became the first Indians second baseman to hit a home run in four consecutive games, and the only Indian other than former Indians MVP Al Rosen to do so in his rookie year. [1][4][5] When he was a child, his father played an important role in his baseball life.
Two-Time All-Star Second Baseman Jason Kipnis Retires Kipnis (undisclosed) isn't starting Saturday against the Brewers. The 35-year-old Kipnis last played in 2021, when he was a member of the Atlanta organization. I love the game so much. I dont know. The Kipnis family, a clan of devoted Cubs fans from Northbrook, had to abandon its allegiance during the World Series. He's not someone a contender would want to turn to for everyday at-bats at this stage of his career, but he should be a capable backup and injury fill-in as long as he ages gracefully. So when I went to play for the Cubs in 2020, 99 percent of me was excited and so happy I got to play for the Cubs. In May 2015 Kipnis broke the Indians team record for the most hits in a single month with 51 total hits. He's now batting .273 with an .887 OPS and has provided the Cubs with a boost while the likes of Kris Bryant and Javier Baez have performed below their usual standards. DetroitIn the 3 games before second 2017 D.L. The Cubs reeled off three straight victories to win their first title since 1908, and Kipnis, his teammates and an entire city were left with a what-might-have-been emptiness that has yet to go away. The 33-year-old's star days are long behind him, but he had a solid season last year for his hometown Cubs, producing an above-average batting line (.237/.341/.404) for the first time since 2016. In college, Kipnis was an All-American and the 2009 Pacific-10 Conference Player of the Year for the Sun Devils. games)No errors over his 11 games in the outfield. Cleveland Indians activated 2B Jason Kipnis from the 10-day disabled list. More recently, he opened a country bar in Cleveland with country music star Chase Rice.
Cubs OF Jason Heyward leaves game due to light-headedness - ESPN Jason Kipnis assigned to Columbus Clippers from Akron Aeros. In 2016, Kipnis and Cleveland lost the World Series to the Cubs in seven games. His feet dangling, Jason Kipnis sat on a . He finished second in the league with 24 stolen bases in 28 attempts. Keep up with the latest storylines, expert analysis, highlights, scores and more.
Jason Kipnis' Girlfriend Samantha Korb - PlayerWives.com At mid-season, Baseball America rated him as baseball's 31st-best prospect. Over his 10 total seasons in the big leagues -- nine of which came as a member of Cleveland -- Kipnis was named an All-Star twice, and he slashed .260/.333/.416 with 126 homers and 136 stolen bases over 1,165 career plate appearances. All Rights Reserved. The veteran infielder hadn't seen action since Tuesday, but Kipnis seems to be recovered from whatever ailment was keeping him on the bench. since New York-AL's Derek Jeter in Sept/Oct. Kipnis has posted a respectable .255/.357/.447 slash line through 36 games so far. Last offseason was a modest respite from the freeze out of the preceding two years, but this offseason has been brutally slow and inactive, thanks to the combined forces of the pandemic, the CBA, the uncertainty about 2021, and the ever-increasing desire for front office to wait free agents out. Join. @ 2B)Had a 52-game errorless streak dating back to 2014 snapped on April 27Also made 14 starts at DHWas on the 15-day Disabled List (right shoulder inflammation) for the third time in his career from August 2-17, which contributed to his overall final second half split totals, batting .271 (59-218) with 16 2B, 1 3B, 3 HR, 15 RBI and 27 runs scored in 54 games (.322/.394/.717)Upon activation from the D.L. HOME. Therefore, Jason has an expected total net worth $20 million starting in 2019. In 121 games this year he hit .245, with 17 home runs . [1][3][24] In May 2008, he won the Pacific-10 Player of the Week award. I think I squeezed just about as much as I could out of myself in my career. Chicago Cubs signed free agent 2B Jason Kipnis to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training. Unlike many baseball players who fly south in the winter, Kipnis has a local apartment where he enjoys hanging out with his longtime buddies from Glenbrook North. His feel for the strike zone is impressive, and he has no problem generating power.
Northbrook's own Jason Kipnis thrills young baseball players at Chicago Kipnis is not in Thursday's lineup against the Reds. . (David Richard / USA Today Sports). This might come as puzzling to. Jason Kipnis has announced his retirement after 10 MLB seasons. [3][33] In 2009, the first-year minor leaguer batted .306 for the Mahoning Valley Scrappers of the Short-Season A classification New YorkPenn League, playing left and center field. Sports Illustrated.
Former Indians Second Basemen Jason Kipnis Bids Farewell to Cleveland He remembers our interview after Game 4. Jason Kipnis (@TheJK_Kid) January 5, 2021. He continues to work out with Shane Wallen, the Cubs former strength and conditioning coach who is still in Chicago. section: | slug: | sport: baseball | route: player_profile_home | Kipnis was later named a member of the 2013 American League All Star team. Not any more.
Jason Kipnis Stats, Fantasy & News | MLB.com In 2010, he was named the Indians' Minor League Player of the Year, and a Baseball America Minor League All Star. Kipnis possibly was referring to Arcia, the lone position player the Braves promoted when rosters expanded to 28 on Sept. 1. [4] Kipnis was promoted from Kinston to the Akron Aeros of the AA Eastern League on June 10, 2010. Each day in March, NBC Sports Chicago is previewing one player from the Cubs' expected 2020 Opening Day roster. [75], Kipnis signed a 6-year, $52.5 million contract with the Indians on April 4, 2014.[76]. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cleveland Indians and Chicago Cubs. Kipnis has started just twice against lefties this season. lead-off batters with a .385 on-base pct. He lives in downtown Chicago, near one of his three siblings. Kluber allowed five hits, struck out six and walked one. At that time he was also second in OPS (.914), fourth in slugging percentage (.525), fifth in on-base percentage (.389), tied for sixth in RBIs (50), tied for seventh in hits (90), twelfth in average (.305), tied for fifteenth in stolen bases (11), and tied for nineteenth in home runs (11). [8][51] Baseball America initially ranked him as the 54th-best prospect in baseball, the second-best second base prospect and the second-best prospect in the Indians organization. He paused again, his eyes welling with emotion. He's also won Emmy Awards in 2015 and 2016 for his TV reporting. [86], Kipnis is a practicing Catholic, though he self-identifies as Jewish due to his father's Jewish ancestry. An All-Star selection in 2013 and 2015, Kipnis' OPS declined in three successive years prior to just a slight improvement this year to .715. stint had played all but 15.1 IP all season and after Sept. 16 he hit .339 (19-56) with 5 2B, 1 3B, 1 HR & 7 runs over his final 14 games of the yearOn the year he hit safely in 101 of 138 starts and batted .300 (54-180) with runners on baseHad four lead-off home runs (6 career)Had a .908 OPS off RHP and a .679 OPS off LHPWas 3rd in the A.L. [15] His 2004 totals remain Glenbrook North single-season records for receptions, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns. He played shortstop, center field and pitcher. [84] Kipnis played in 59 games for the Triple-A Gwinnett Stripers, hitting .290/.390/.518 with 10 home runs and 32 RBI's. Like Kipnis, the Braves would have needed to add him to their 40-man roster. "[13][14][15], After graduating from high school in 2005, Kipnis attended the University of Kentucky and then Arizona State University.
"Don't Think Anyone in Cleveland Questioned How Hard You Played": 35 Kipnis signed with Atlanta on Monday, the veteran announced on his personal Twitter page. Kipnis was in the oddest of positions. Stole 15 bases in 18 attempts (83%) on the yearBatted .296 (75-253) with runners on base and .312 (29-93) with men on and 2 outsBest month came in July, batting .344 (33-96) with 9 2B, 6 HR, 21 runs and 13 RBI in 24 games (T-2nd in the A.L. Kipnis, playing in his native Chicago, that night became the first visiting player since Babe Ruth to hit a three-run homer during the World Series at Wrigley Field. [89], Kipnis with the Cleveland Indians in 2017, National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association, "Baseball America 2011 Top 100 Prospects", "Pro Baseball Career Has Deep Roots in Northbrook", "Cleveland Indians' Jason Kipnis grew up a Chicago Cubs fan | Sports", "Indians' Jason Kipnis Defends His Former Neighbor, Steve Bartman CBS Chicago", "Glenbrook North Grad Chases Major League Baseball Dreams", "Jason Kipnis Stats, Bio, Photos, Highlights", "Cleveland Indians prospect watch: Jason Kipnis", "Same Faces, New Places; Some teams strike gold in transfers", "Cleveland Indians' Jason Kipnis: Proud to be a 'Dirtbag', "ASU baseball: Kipnis making the most of return", "Jason Kipnis Named Pac-10 Player of the Week", "Future Shock: Tuesday's Monday Ten Pack", "Scrappers Add 2nd Round Draft Pick to Roster", "Cleveland Indians prospects do moderately well in, "Kipnis Wins Aeros Player of the Week Award", "Aeros Name Alex White Player of the Week", "White Named Indians Minor League Pitcher Of Year", "Indians prospect Jason Kipnis is on the fast track to the big leagues", "2B Jason Kipnis named Indians Minor League Player of The Week", "Final edition reveals our Minor League All-Star Team", "Bud Selig says Major League Baseball players, owners are playing nice", "Future Shock: Cleveland Indians Top 11 Prospects", "Grady Sizemore will start covering the bases in his comeback return: Indians Insider", "Prospect of the Day: Jason Kipnis, 2B, Cleveland Indians", "Kipnis called up from Triple-A; Converted second baseman can play outfield, Valbuena sent down", "P.M. Cleveland Indians links: Shin-Soo Choo the reliable standout on a roster full with questions", "Chisenhall, Kipnis to start season in minors", "Jason Kipnis small in stature, enormous in potential", "Indians promote 2B prospect Jason Kipnis", "Drew Pomeranz, Jason Kipnis to represent Indians at Futures Game", "Former ASU star Jason Kipnis leads Team USA over Team World in All-Star Futures Game", "Triple-A All-Star Game: How the players did", "Indians call up top prospect Jason Kipnis", "Tribe calls up touted prospect Jason Kipnis; Up-and-coming second baseman could see time in the outfield", "News alert: Indians call up 2B Jason Kipnis", "Indians 3, Angels 2: Rally ends Tribe Skid", "Show-stopper: Kipnis off to amazing start", "Kipnis Penning Quite the Rookie Campaign", "Kipnis powers Indians past White Sox 75", "Jason Kipnis hits grand slam in Indians' rout of Twins", "Jason Kipnis of the Cleveland Indians named the American League Player of the Week", "Jason Kipnis Stats, Video Highlights, Photos, Bio", "Indians, Kipnis agree to $52.5M, 6-year contract", "Hamstring injury sends Jason Kipnis to disabled list", "Indians rally with Jason Kipnis walk-off slam", "Kipnis (hamate fracture) out 4 to 6 weeks", "Indians exercise ace Corey Kluber's 2020 contract option", "Former Cleveland Indians 2B Jason Kipnis agrees to minor-league deal with Cubs", "Braves Sign Jason Kipnis to Minors Contract", "Braves Select Pablo Sandoval, Release Jake Lamb, Re-Sign Jason Kipnis", "Minor League Transactions: Nov. 5-21, 2021", "Slim pickings for Jewish fans at 2013 MLB All-Star Game", "Jason Kipnis growing more comfortable at second base: Cleveland Indians Insider", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jason_Kipnis&oldid=1142556730, Career statistics and player information from, This page was last edited on 3 March 2023, at 02:37. Kipnis was the first Glenbrook North High School (Northbrook, IL) position player to play in an All-Star Game ( 2013 & 2015 ).
MINNEAPOLIS - During his Hall of Fame playing career, Paul Molitor was one of the game's most accomplished bunters. Trust me, he said. Jason Kipnis grew up in Northbrook, IL and played one season for the Cubs. Braves bring back Jason Kipnis According to David O'Brien of The Athletic, the Braves are bringing back veteran infielder Jason Kipnis on a minor-league deal. [44][60], On July 22, 2011, Kipnis was called up from the Clippers to the Cleveland Indians. There is no easing into anything. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. Kipnis signed a minor-league contract with Atlanta on Monday, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports. Kipnis announced Monday via his personal Twitter account that he has retired from professional baseball. Right shoulder inflammation. Try a week on us.
'Thank you baseball': Jason Kipnis announces retirement Chicago Cubs selected the contract of 2B Jason Kipnis from Iowa Cubs. [84] On March 29, Kipnis re-signed with the Braves on a new minor league contract. David Bote receives the start at the keystone for the Cubs. He attended the University of Kentucky, but .
INDIANS MOVE ONE STEP CLOSER TO SERIES CROWN - PressReader Jason Kipnis: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights | Yardbarker 8/03/2017 at 1:07 AM 8/03/2017 at 1:07 AM Akron's Kipnis homers in rehab. Joe Jackson, 49, 1913)Was also just the 16th player (3rd-ever in May) in MLB history with a month of at least 50 hits, 30 runs and a 1.200 OPSWas just the 11th Indians player since 1914 with at least 51 hits in a month and the first since Roberto Alomar (Sept. 2000)The 15 doubles were most for an Indians batter, in any month, since Jeff Heath in Sept. 1942 Was the first MLB player to collect 50+ hits and score 30+ runs in a single month since Philadelphia's Jimmy Rollins in Sept./Oct.