[74] He was also named the American League Player of the Month for June. [62][63], Kipnis made his major league debut on July 22, 2011, starting at second base against the Chicago White Sox. Jason Kipnis Minor & Fall Leagues Statistics | Baseball-Reference.com Jason Kipnis On this page: Prospect Rankings Baseball America: The best source for minor league news and info Prospect ratings from Baseball Prospectus Futures Game 2011 Futures Game U.S. . 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. Jason Kipnis has a new home in baseball, inking a minor league deal with the Chicago Cubs. He played Little League and American Legion Baseball. [4][40] His big game was voted second in the 2010 Fans Choice "Best Game" Minor League Baseball Yearly Awards. Former All-Star Jason Kipnis announces retirement 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. In 2012, he became the starting second baseman for the Indians. 16Originally injured hamstring running the bases on July 8 vs. Sports Cubs Cubs' Jason Kipnis is back at home, in spirit and on a big-league roster The 33-year-old Northbrook native was added to the 40-man roster Friday. In 121 games this year he hit .245, with 17 home runs . [52][53][54][55] By midseason, the publication ranked him 31st-best in the minors. May 25, 2021: 2B Jason Kipnis assigned to Gwinnett Stripers from Braves Alternate Training Site. The warmer the weather keeps getting, the less likely I will want that phone call., The Athletics Patrick Mooney contributed to this story, (Top photo: Kim Klement / USA Today Sports). For Kipnis, the timing for a promotion never was right. Jason Kipnis Minor & Fall Leagues Statistics - Baseball-Reference.com Plans are in the works for a second SeeSaw in Miami, and Kipnis said he also has invested in a super fruit CBD drink that has received National Science Foundation (NSF) certification. Combined on the year he hit .448 (107-239) off RHP, .327 (85-260) with runners on base and .331 (43-130) with RISP. David Bote receives the start at the keystone for the Cubs. Jason Kipnis Announces Retirement - MLB Trade Rumors [Hector Gmez] "David Ortz: The Latino country (Dominican Republic) that produces the most baseball players doesn't have a stadium that can be approved by MLB so they can play games in the Dominican Republic during the regular season, we are embarrassing." Cleveland did not win the Series at all. The Indians selected Kipnis in the second round of the 2009 Major League Baseball draft. Jason Kipnis Dirtbag: Why was Jason Kipnis called 'Dirtbag'? Origin [1][10][11] As an all-conference junior, Kipnis batted .455 with a school-record 11 home runs. He gladly spearheaded his first. 2-time All-Star Jason Kipnis announces retirement with emotional message But his first injury occurred in early April, during extended spring training. Kipnis announced the . Former Cleveland Guardians second baseman Jason Kipnis has announced his retirement from professional baseball. About four months before the start of the pandemic, he partnered with Cleveland-based chef Jonathan Sawyer to open SeeSaw, a restaurant in Columbus, Ohio. David Bote will start at second base in his absence. 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. He attended the University of Kentucky, but transferred to Arizona . Former All-Star Kipnis announces retirement, Flashback: Kipnis hands out signed gear to Cleveland fans, Braves invite 2B Kipnis to join spring training, MLB players with something to prove in spring training, Source: Cubs, Kipnis agree to minor league deal, Indians to pick up Kluber option, but not Kipnis', Kipnis on future: 'It will be hard to part ways', Indians 2B Kipnis (hand) out for rest of season, Kipnis 1-for-3 in return; Lindor set for rehab stint. Where Were You When The World Stopped Turning Photos and Premium High 'I remember it all': Jason Kipnis is prepared for end of career 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. 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). I mean, here's this little infielder and they put him in the fifth spot What's that about? "[8] Indians Manager Manny Acta described him as: "a blue collar, dirt bag, run-through-a-wall, relentless type of guy. This might come as puzzling to. (hit 2nd or 3rd in 117games)Swiped a career-high 3 bases on 8/26 vNYYWas successful on 18 straight SBs, 4/24-7/1 Hit .287 (72-251)with runners on base and led the team with a .303 average with RISPMissed 4 games of August 9-12 vs BOS (stiff neck). Kipnis will start at second base and bat ninth in Sunday's game against the Twins. He finished with 16 home runs, 71 RBIs, 27 steals in 33 attempts, 51 walks and 32 strikeouts. Jason Michael Kipnis [1] is an American professional baseball second baseman who is a free agent. [71] Kipnis played 152 games in 2012, batting .257 with 14 home runs and 76 RBIs, and finished tied for 6th in the American League in steals (with 31). Entered the break hitting .323 (112-347) with 59 runs, 27 2B, 6 3B, 6 HR & 37 RBI in 87 games and was 3rd in the A.L. in July runs scored)Hit .233 (24-103) in Sept./Oct. At that point in the season, Kipnis was 11-for-11 in stolen base attempts[44] and was leading the International League in runs scored (60) and triples (9). He seems to handle both fastballs and breaking stuff well, makes adjustments, and can handle left-handed pitching just fine. Cleveland Indians placed 2B Jason Kipnis on the 10-day disabled list. Sports Illustrated. [5] He also played football there in 2003 and 2004. The Road Ahead for Jason Kipnis - Last Word On Baseball All Rights Reserved. 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. Jason Kipnis - Wikiwand "[25] Moreover, Paul DePodesta, San Diego Padres front office assistant and former Los Angeles Dodgers general manager, described him as "a pesky player who is a very tough out, hitting the ball to all fields and running the bases aggressively [who] plays very hard and is surprisingly strong. Milwaukee Brewers Shortstop Orlando Arcia tracks a fly ball during a MLB game between the Milwaukee Brewers and Cleveland Indians on May 8, 2018 at. On June 1, Kipnis was voted the AL Player of the Month for May. Kipnis possibly was referring to Arcia, the lone position player the Braves promoted when rosters expanded to 28 on Sept. 1. Jason Kipnis assigned to Mahoning Valley Scrappers from Cleveland Indians. Weve been working out together since 2018, Cronenworth said. Cleveland Indians sent 2B Jason Kipnis on a rehab assignment to Columbus Clippers. [15] His 2004 totals remain Glenbrook North single-season records for receptions, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns. Kipnis finally made his season debut on May 25, and his .828 OPS on July 18 might have warranted him consideration for a callup if he had not suffered another injury, an injured calf that sidelined him until Aug. 11. And, as the season played out, the Braves needed outfielders more than infielders. Jason Kipnis announces retirement, was two-time All-Star in Cleveland The National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA), Baseball America, and Collegiate Baseball named Kipnis the Pac-10 Conference Player of the Year, a Pac-10 Conference All-Star outfielder, and a First Team College All-American outfielder. Jason Kipnis (David Richard/USA TODAY Sports) Every kid who fantasizes about someday playing professional baseball imagines the same scenario: Playing in the World Series at your favorite team's . 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 Its my hometown. Cleveland Indians activated 2B Jason Kipnis from the 10-day injured list. section: | slug: | sport: baseball | route: player_profile_home | 1) joe morgan 2) roger hornsby 3) eddie collins 4) jackie robinson 5) chase utley 6) rod carew 7) ryne sandberg 8) lou whittaker 9) craig biggio 10) roberto alomar 11) dustin pedroia 12) ian kinsler 13) newt allen 14) joe gordon 15) robinson cano 16) jose altuve 17) jeff kent 18) george scales . . (was 3rd with 81 runs scored in #1 spot)After hitting .218 in April with a .551 OPS (7 R, 8 RBI) he exploded in May, batting .429 (51-119) with 15 2B, 3 3B, 4 HR & 17 RBI in 29 games to earn American League Player of the Month honors for the second time in his careerHe led the A.L. Ill put it this way: Ninety-nine percent of me was crushed losing that World Series. 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We'll see you soon! All but one of those seasons. 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 went 0-for-2 with a walk during a Game 1 defeat and will take a seat for the second game. 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! Among the reserves, Pablo Sandoval made the teams Opening Day roster and hit four pinch-hit home runs by May 8. In 2010, he was named the Indians' Minor League Player of the Year, and a Baseball America Minor League All Star. At the age of 32, Kipnis probably will continue his big-league career next season. My five days of hitting have turned into two, Kipnis said. Atlanta Braves signed free agent 2B Jason Kipnis. He is 32 years old. [Gomez] Framber Valdez isn't sure if he'll participate in the 2023 World Baseball Classic: "I would like to play in the 2023 WBC, but I pitched a lot of innings last season. Kipnis signed with Atlanta on Monday, the veteran announced on his personal Twitter page. lead-off batters with a .385 on-base pct. In 2009, Kipnis was the team's leadoff hitter and batted .384 with a .500 on-base percentage and a .709 slugging percentage. His feel for the strike zone is impressive, and he has no problem generating power. He would be activated on August 6 but would continue to feel discomfort in the hamstring. Jason Kipnis, Atlanta Braves, 2B - News, Stats, Bio Atlanta decided to keep guys who werent producing. Free shipping for many products! We talk about hitting all the time. Johan Camargo endured seven demotions and produced a higher OPS at Triple A than Kipnis. Jason Kipnis Retirement Announcement. 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. But am I really rooting against them to not win because of them not calling me up?. The Chicago-born Kipnis, however, figures to have a very legitimate chance of cracking the roster and suiting up to play his home games at Wrigley Field just 19 miles from the high school he. Grew up in suburban ChicagoHis favorite team was the Chicago BullsIdolized Michael JordanHis favorite baseball player was Ken Griffey, JrIn 2014, was a charter member of the Taylor Hooton Foundations Advisory Board of active major-league playersThe non-profit is widely acknowledged as the leader in the advocacy against the use of performance- and appearance-enhancing drugs by the youth of AmericaThroughout his career, has been very active in the communityHas hosted military personnel at games and has worked with youth baseball campsWas Clevelands 2012 nominee for the Roberto Clemente AwardPlayed three seasons collegiately for the University of Kentucky and Arizona State University as an outfielderRedshirted with UK in 2006, and played for them in 2007 before transferring to ASUIn 2008, was the Pac-10 Newcomer of the Year, First Team All-Pac-10 and a Third Team All-American by Baseball America Following the season, was drafted by the San Diego Padres in the fourth round, but opted to return to collegeIn his final collegiate season, 2009, was the Pac-10 Player of the Year, hitting .384 with 21 doubles, 16 home runs and 71 RBI in 63 gamesEarned First Team All-America honors by Baseball America and Collegiate BaseballGraduated from Glenbrook North High School in Northbrook, Ill., where he played baseball and footballEarned First Team All-State honors on the diamondStarred as a wide receiver on the football teamSet school records for catches, yards and touchdowns in a season, and received All-Conference honors. [78] With that hit, Kipnis became the only Cleveland Indians player to have 1,000 hits, 100 homeruns, and 100 stolen bases for his career.[79]. [1][3][24] In May 2008, he won the Pacific-10 Player of the Week award. Kipnis hits the bench after going 0-for-2 with a walk in the series opener. He spent all season with the Braves Triple-A Gwinnett affiliate, waiting for a callup that never came. Kipnis (undisclosed) isn't starting Saturday against the Brewers. [4][8][27] While Kipnis appeared to be a good prospect as an outfielder, the Indians saw his potential as a second baseman. [12][18] In the summer before his sophomore year, Kipnis played for the Covington Lumberjacks of the Valley Baseball League,[19] a NCAA-sanctioned collegiate summer baseball league in the Shenandoah Valley region of Virginia. [68] In 2011, he played 36 games in the major leagues and batted .272 with seven home runs and 19 RBIs. Underwent surgery to his left ring finger on December 16 in Cleveland to repair a damaged extensor tendon (Dr. Thomas Graham) after off-season weight room workout (exptected to be ready for start of 2015 regular season). I know I can still be out there.. 1,394 Orlando Miller" Baseball Premium High Res Photos [77], On September 19, 2018, Kipnis hit a walk-off grand slam for his 1,000th career hit against the Chicago White Sox. [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. in WAR (4.8) and average, 2nd in hits and 1st in times on base (161)The turning point of the season was moving to the lead-off spot on April 26 as he hit lead-off for virtually the remainder of the yearFor the year in the #1 spot he batted .311 (153-492) with 27 2B, 6 3B, 6 HR, 37 RBI and 81 runs scored (42 BB, .385 OB/.861OPS)From May 9 thru the end of the season he batted .312 (140-449) with 39 2B, 6 3B, 6 HR, 40 RBI and 72 runs in 113 gamesHe had a solid year defensively, compiling a UZR of 4.3 with a .987 fielding pct and 1 defensive run saved in his 124 starts at second base (7E, 521TC, 5th-best fielding pct in A.L. Photo: AFP Cleveland homeboy Jason Kipnis celebrates after hitting a three-run homer for the Indians. More recently, he opened a country bar in Cleveland with country music star Chase Rice. [9][13][14][46] Baseball Prospectus ranked him as Cleveland's top prospect. I remember it all.. Kipnis' last appearance in the majors came in a Cubs uniform back in the 2020 pandemic-shortened. Cleveland Indians placed 2B Jason Kipnis on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to April 30, 2014. strained right oblique. How the World Series and one swing twisted the Kipnis He had rooted his entire life for the Cubs to break the Curse of the Billy Goat. [27][72], In the 2013 season Kipnis continued to improve over his 2012 performance, winning the Player of the Week honor twice in the month of June. It was tough. The deal is a minor-league one which includes an invitation to big-league camp, per Jon Heyman of MLB. Jason Kipnis Baseball Stats by Baseball Almanac He attended Glenbrook North High School in the suburbs of Chicago where he earned three letters playing baseball for the Glenbrook North Spartans. Editor's note: The video above is from Jason . First, I asked Kipnis what it meant as a hometown kid to be linked like that with Ruth, and he laughed, saying, Everything. Then, after he talked about the homer, I popped the bigger question: You grew up coming to games here. "To Cleveland, thank you for being you," said Kipnis. Nico Hoerner will start at second base and bat ninth. July 8, 2009: Im starting to. Should the Entire Alabama Basketball Program Be Under Investigation? [9][21] In an interview, Kipnis stated that the University of Kentucky wasn't the right fit for him and that ASU's college baseball reputation would make it a better fit.[22]. Sports Illustrated . [44][45], After the 2010 season, Kipnis played for the Peoria Javelinas in the Arizona Fall League. Gwinnett Stripers placed 2B Jason Kipnis on the 7-day injured list. 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. 1:05. (David Richard / USA Today Sports). Kipnis is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Twins. [4] He grew up a Chicago Cubs fan,[6] and was neighbors with Steve Bartman. Jason Kipnis: Playing for Cubs is a 'mindf*** at times' after - RSN [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. Kipnis is out of the lineup for Game 2 of the Wild Card Series on Friday against the Marlins. August 4, 2021: Gwinnett Stripers placed 2B Jason Kipnis on the 7-day injured list. Though Kipnis played baseball, football, and soccer while growing up, he said there was never any question that his goal was to become a professional baseball player. 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. Youve got all these people, familiar faces and teachers in the crowd, and youre being called a traitor in the on-deck circle, he recalled. Jason Kipnis Looks For New Life With Atlanta Braves - Forbes