"[36], In 2010, Kipnis batted .300 for the Kinston Indians of the Carolina League. @ 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. [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. 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). He has two older brothers, Blair and Todd. [44], Kipnis represented the Cleveland Indians in the 2011 All-Star Futures Game on July 10, hitting a 95-mph fastball for a home run when he led off the bottom of the first inning for the United States. I know I can still be out there.. [50] Jim Bowden ranked him the 39th-best prospect in baseball, saying, "He made great progress defensively this past year, and there is no doubt he should be a .300, 15 HR, 70 RBI type offensive 2B in the future". Kipnis appeared in 44 big-league contests a season ago, slashing .237/.341/.404 with three homers and 16 RBI with the Cubs. The veteran infielder hadn't seen action since Tuesday, but Kipnis seems to be recovered from whatever ailment was keeping him on the bench. Former Cleveland second baseman Jason Kipnis announced his retirement via social media Monday afternoon, officially putting a bow on a 10-year major league career. Jason Michael Kipnis was a Major League Baseball player with the Cleveland Indians ( 2011 - 2019) and Chicago Cubs ( 2020 ). He finished tied for third in triples (8), fourth in doubles (32), and tied for fifth in both home runs (16) and RBIs (74). . Kipnis will sit for Game 2 of the Wild Card Series against the Marlins on Thursday. Guillermo Heredia had only a .665 OPS, but offered valuable late-inning defense in center field. Kipnis batted .455 in five games, and hit for the cycle on September 17 in the Clippers victory that clinched the International League title. . Cleveland Indians placed 2B Jason Kipnis on the 10-day disabled list. But its hard to argue, when a team goes on to win the championship, that they did anything wrong.. 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. Stripers turn a triple play. If you ask me if I want to go to the cage or if I want to go play 18, my answer is go play 18. In addition, Ken is a broadcaster and regular contributor to Fox Sports' MLB telecasts. The Braves began cycling through bench types, as teams normally do. (Teammate Ike Davis earned the award two years earlier.) 2019 recap Kipnis joined the Cubs on a minor league deal this spring following nine seasons with the Indians. Jason Kipnis assigned to Akron Aeros from Kinston Indians. [4] An All-Conference wide receiver,[1][5][13] Kipnis set single-season school records for receptions, yards, and touchdowns. 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. CLEVELAND Jason Kipnis, a two-time All-Star second baseman and the heartbeat of the Cleveland Indians, has rarely met a challenge he would not take or a conversation he could not dominate.. Kipnis was a two-time All-Star, in 2013 and 2015. 0:32. . An undisclosed injury cost Kipnis several games last week, but he's since returned to start two games in a row. Try a week on us. Kipnis, 35, last played in the majors in 2020 with the . 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. He joined the AAA Columbus Clippers for their playoffs. Kipnis will start at second base and bat ninth in Sunday's game against the Twins. 1:05. All 57 players who were on the Braves active roster for at least one day received a World Series ring. [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. Cleveland Indians placed 2B Jason Kipnis on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to August 14, 2011. He batted .318 with a .505 on-base percentage and 24 stolen bases. This might come as puzzling to. Just little things, stuff he has learned over his career, in the field, at the plate. games)No errors over his 11 games in the outfield. Strained right hamstring. Ideally, for Kipnis, he will be playing every day next year in Cleveland, but he knows that "it would be too hard to get something done." While he is set on being an everyday player, that might come at the cost of waiting longer than expected. [34] Baseball America ranked him the fifth-best player in the league. [7], Kipnis attended Glenbrook North High School in Northbrook, graduating in 2005. Sports Illustrated. A few hours later, he was in the middle of the infield next to superstar shortstop Javy Baez for an intrasquad scrimmage. of 2005 (52H/32R) and the first in the A.L. Heyward has been one of the better hitters on the Cubs this season while playing solid in right field. [20][24][25] In 2008, Kipnis became the second Arizona State player to win the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) Pacific-10 Conference Newcomer of the Year. [4][40] His big game was voted second in the 2010 Fans Choice "Best Game" Minor League Baseball Yearly Awards. Cleveland Indians activated 2B Jason Kipnis from the 10-day injured list. . During the shortened 2020 season, Kipnis hit .237/.341/.404 in 44 games. Jason Michael Kipnis (born April 3, 1987; nicknamed "Kip")[1] is an American former professional baseball second baseman. Thats a good example of him just kind of making fun of a ridiculous situation, something that should have been awesome.. While taking grounders and turning a double play, Kipnis felt a sharp pain in his midsection. He would be activated on August 6 but would continue to feel discomfort in the hamstring. 6-keys: media/spln/mlb/reg/free/playerprofiles, Kik Hernndez recounts on-field bathroom accident, Phillies top prospect Andrew Painter has tender elbow, Max Scherzer fools hitter with new pitch clock rules, Report: Padres looking to extend Juan Soto, Josh Hader, Four international prospects to watch in the WBC, MLB rumors: Mets add Pillar to outfield for 2021. 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. Former Cleveland Guardians second baseman Jason Kipnis has announced his retirement from professional baseball. All Rights Reserved. [85], On February 20, 2023, Kipnis announced his retirement from professional baseball. That being said, at the end of the year, I was hitting again, said Kipnis, who batted .407 with five homers and four doubles in his final 19 games. The steady, stoic right-hander, who struck out nine in a dominant performance in Game One, improved to 4-1 with a 0.89 ERA in five play-off starts this year. After 10 seasons in the MLB, former Cleveland Indians second baseman Jason Kipnis has announced his retirement from professional baseball. All but one of those seasons. Finished among American League leaders in walks (T7th, 76), steals (T9th, 30), RBI (T16th, 84) and on-base pct (14th, .366)Among Major League second basemen he finished 3rd in OPS (.818), 2nd in steals and T3rd in RBIHis 84RBI were the most by an Indians second baseman since Roberto Alomar (100) in 2001 as he became the first Indians second baseman to enjoy the outright team RBI lead since Joe Gordon in 1948After a solid May in which he finished tied for 7th in MLB in RBI (22) and tied for 6th in runs (21), Jason won the American League Player of the Month award for June after hitting .419 (39-for-93) with 12 2B, 4HR, 25RBI, 17 runs and 30BB in 27 games, the first such honor for an Indians player since Choo in Sept 2008Led AL in June batting average, on-base pct. The 35-year-old Kipnis last played in 2021, when he was a member of the Atlanta. To be able to do it in Chicago . Indians second baseman Jason Kipnis said he always makes a point to spy his parents and friends in the stands when he returns to Chicago play the White Sox Former Cleveland Guardians second baseman Jason Kipnis has announced his retirement from professional baseball. [4], For 2010, Kipnis led the Indians minor league system in hits (159) and runs (96). His older sister Amanda played softball at the University of Maryland. Playing next. Former MLB All-Star Jason Kipnis Announces Retirement. [1][4][5] When he was a child, his father played an important role in his baseball life. mlb 2nd basemen - Open the box. HOME. in home batting average (.347, 95-274) and at one point hit safely in 29 straight games from May 1-July 6, the 2nd-longest home hitting streak in club history and longest in Progressive Field history (Hal Trosky, 31-games, 1936). Abraham Almonte, a backup with Cleveland while Kipnis was a starter from 2015 to 2017, had a 1.176 OPS when he was promoted from Triple A on May 31. Jason Kipnis assigned to Mahoning Valley Scrappers from Cleveland Indians. That's his double-play partner now. He lives in downtown Chicago, near one of his three siblings. The fieldhouse, a place where local youth play basketball. He was drafted by the Indians in 2009, and made a complete mockery of the minor league system, that really . Prior to the 2011 season, Baseball Prospectus ranked him as the top Indians prospect and the 28th-highest prospect in baseball. My five days of hitting have turned into two, Kipnis said. [35] During this time, Baseball Prospectus rated him the Indians' eighth-best prospect, describing Kipnis as "fitting great baseball intelligence, a lot of intensity, and surprising tools into a small package. Gwinnett Stripers activated 2B Jason Kipnis from the 7-day injured list. [27], Jason Kipnis got the Opening Day starting job at second base for 2012. 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. More Cleveland Indians Wives and Girlfriends. [42] Veteran catcher Luke Carlin said: They bring up Kipnis from Akron, and we look at this little guy and say, 'Where did he come from, and what is he doing here?' In 2010, he was named the Indians' Minor League Player of the Year, and a Baseball America Minor League All Star. 34. r/baseball. 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. [4][38][39] Baseball America ranked Kipnis the ninth-best prospect in the Eastern League. He also ended the month with 30 runs which made him one of three people ever in the MLB to have 50+ hits and 30+ runs in the month of May. Nico Hoerner will start at second base once again. Kipnis has posted a respectable .255/.357/.447 slash line through 36 games so far. He worked out all offseason with that goal, not wanting to experience regrets for leaving the game too soon. Obviously, I saw him away from his time in Cleveland. [1][9][17] In February of that year, Kipnis was awarded Southeastern Conference Freshman of the Week honors. Jason Michael Kipnis [1] is an American professional baseball second baseman who is a free agent. Kipnis ended up getting pulled for a pinch hitter later in the game, but the veteran was able to make his mark while he was in the lineup. His parents live in a northern suburb. The lockout shortened spring training, and he noticed teams brought in fewer veterans than usual, knowing their windows to evaluate players would be small. Sure enough, Kipnis posted a .590 OPS over the final month, culminating in a 102 wRC+, though that was his highest mark since 2016. And now, at age 35, his career might be over. [16] Kipnis still holds the school's career record with 1,247 receiving yards. The trade deadline fell right in the middle of his stint on the injured list. He attended the University of Kentucky, but transferred to Arizona . CLEVELAND, Ohio After playing nine seasons with the Cleveland Indians, Jason Kipnis made his first trip to Progressive Field on Tuesday as a member of the Chicago Cubs and told. [15] His 2004 totals remain Glenbrook North single-season records for receptions, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns. I saw him tip his cap to an empty Cleveland stadium in his return there. August 12, 2021: Gwinnett Stripers activated 2B Jason Kipnis from the 7-day injured list. He played shortstop, center field and pitcher. [73] Kipnis batted .419 in June, with an OPS of 1.216, in addition to stealing 9 bases in 10 attempts. Ill be honest, my baseball swing is starting to turn more into a golf swing. Im starting to, he said. 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). Was very good defensively at second base, posting the 3rd-best fielding pct among American League second basemen(146 games, 6 errors, 687 total chances)Had a 57-game errorless streak from May 29-August 7 and had just 3 errorsthe last 98 games of the season after May 28th. Jason Kipnis has announced his retirement after 10 MLB seasons. Each day in March, NBC Sports Chicago is previewing one player from the Cubs' expected 2020 Opening Day roster. CLEVELAND (WJW) Former Cleveland Indians second baseman Jason Kipnis, who ended his tenure in Cleveland with a hand fracture in 2019, announced his retirement from baseball on Monday. He continues to work out with Shane Wallen, the Cubs former strength and conditioning coach who is still in Chicago. Atlanta decided to keep guys who werent producing. And Jason Kipnis nearly made history in Game 7. 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. [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. I was rooting for my friends. He attended the University of Kentucky, but transferred to Arizona State University after two years. Chicago Cubs signed free agent 2B Jason Kipnis to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training. He attended Glenbrook North High School in the suburbs of Chicago, where he earned three letters playing baseball for the Glenbrook North Spartans. He's also won Emmy Awards in 2015 and 2016 for his TV reporting. I really dont know, Kipnis said. Jason Kipnis assigned to Mahoning Valley Scrappers from Cleveland Indians. Kipnis announced his retirement from baseball on Monday, on his personal Twitter account. Cleveland Indians placed 2B Jason Kipnis on the 10-day disabled list. Kipnis served as the designated hitter Friday and went 0-for-3, and he'll head to the bench for the second game of the series against Minnesota with David Bote in at DH and Nico Hoerner starting at second base. Of course, Cleveland did not win the Series in Chicago. David Bote receives the start at the keystone for the Cubs. Upon his return from the D.L. Nico Hoerner will start at second base and bat ninth. [1][10][11] As an all-conference junior, Kipnis batted .455 with a school-record 11 home runs. 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. Jason Kipnis, who is in the Atlanta Braves camp on a minor league deal, understands the urgency of spring training for him now. (.517) and was T1st in hits and 2nd in RBI, doubles, slugging% and extra-base hitsHis All-Star push was also buoyed by a 36-game streak of reaching base (via hit/walk) from May 26-July 5, the longest by an Indians batter since Victor Martinez did so in 45 straight over the 2005-06 seasonsAlso in that span he hit in a club season-high and career-high 16 straight games from June 18-July 5, over which he hit .446 (25-56) with 4HR & 20RBIFrom June 5 thru the end of the season he hit .307 (114-371) with 25 doubles, 9 home runs & 58 RBI/57 runs in 100 games.Hit just .200 (14-70) in April with 3 2B, 1HR & 4RBI in 17 April games as season average was as low as .220 on May 14Fell off somewhat in the second half, hitting .256 (60-234) with 30 runs, 13 doubles, 2 homers and 22 RBI from July 22 thru the end of the season (.683OPS, 62 games)Indians were 48-17 (.738) when he scored a run Doubled in a run off Craig Kimbrel in his first All-Star appearance and caught the game's final out to preserve a 3-0 American League win.Hit .427 (32-75) vs. Minnesota in 2013 with 6 2B, 4 3B, 4HR & 24RBI in 19 games (16RS), tied for 3rd most RBI vs. the Twins in a single-season since they moved to Minnesota in 1961Had another solid season at second base, making 146 starts (147 games) while posting a fielding pct. Atlanta Braves signed free agent 2B Jason Kipnis to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training. He'll sit against southpaw Steven Brault in this one, with Nico Hoerner taking over at second base. Orlando Arcia of the Milwaukee Brewers attempts to turn a double play over Jason Kipnis of the Cleveland Indians in the first inning at Miller Park. In 2013, he finished among AL leaders in sacrifice flies (tied for 2nd, with 10), walks (tied for 7th, with 76), and steals (tied for 9th, with 30). July 8, 2009: Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. section: | slug: | sport: baseball | route: player_profile_home | Should the Entire Alabama Basketball Program Be Under Investigation? "I'd . A career .261/.333/.417 hitter, the Northbrook native posted a .245/.304/.410 line in 121 games last season. Kipnis signed with Atlanta on Monday, the veteran announced on his personal Twitter page. On February 18, 2020, Kipnis signed a minor league contract with the Chicago Cubs. In May 2015 Kipnis broke the Indians team record for the most hits in a single month with 51 total hits. Cleveland Indians sent 2B Jason Kipnis on a rehab assignment to Akron RubberDucks. [20], After two years at the University of Kentucky, Kipnis transferred to Arizona State University. Jason will get base salary of $14,500,000 along with signing bonus $166,668 from Cleveland Indians in 2019. She describes herself as a personal trainer, nutrition specialist, and bikini competitor. [ Answer ] Kluber allowed five hits, struck out six and walked one. Finished 11th among American League second basemen in RBI and 7th in OPS among 8 A.L. 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! [40] At the same time, Kipnis made a successful conversion to second base.[4][41]. But the regular hitting group at Bradley included Kipnis, the Padres Jake Cronenworth, White Soxs Yasmani Grandal, Angels Max Stassi, and Cubs Nico Hoerner and Jason Heyward. 2B Jason Kipnis assigned to American League All-Stars. While it's not clear precisely why he's out, it doesn't appear as though he'll be out for too much longer. But he admits to being conflicted during the teams march to the Series title. He paused again, his eyes welling with emotion. not only with how well he's playing but also [being] a leader in the dugout," teammate Jason Kipnis said. The deal is a minor-league one which includes an invitation to big-league camp, per Jon Heyman of MLB Network, though there's seemingly a strong chance Kipnis will be able to win a roster spot. Kipnis owns an .856 OPS on the season, though that's mostly due to an early hot streak, as his OPS over the last 21 games sits at just .671. was aretha franklin at the harlem cultural festival? He had rooted his entire life for the Cubs to break the Curse of the Billy Goat. Cleveland Indians placed 2B Jason Kipnis on the 10-day disabled list. Thank you for your class, your kindness and for all you meant to Cleveland. Language. [3][9][31] Rivals.com rated Kipnis the number one outfielder in the nation.