[4][40] His big game was voted second in the 2010 Fans Choice "Best Game" Minor League Baseball Yearly Awards. Jason Kipnis Minor & Fall Leagues Statistics - Baseball-Reference.com Player News Add Your Blog Posts Here Player News Archive Player News RSS Feed I want to be out there. First baseman Freddie Freeman, second baseman Ozzie Albies, shortstop Dansby Swanson and third baseman Austin Riley each started 153 or more games. On the season, he's slashing .256/.374/.463 through 32 games with three homers and 14 RBI. Chicago Cubs selected the contract of 2B Jason Kipnis from Iowa Cubs. . Was one of 3 players in the Majors in 2012 with 70+RBI, 80+RS, 10+HR and 25+SB (Kipnis, Mike Trout, Ryan Braun) Those plateaus were only reached 8 times previously (by 5 players) in Indians history, the last coming in 2007 and2008 (Sizemore)Was just the 2nd player in Indians history w/ 10 HR & 20 SBs prior to All-Star break (Sizemore,'07-'08), according to STATS LLC. He finished tied for third in triples (8), fourth in doubles (32), and tied for fifth in both home runs (16) and RBIs (74). Added Hoerner, a teammate of Kipnis with the Cubs during the pandemic-shortened 2020 season: Kip was someone who was always able to enjoy the games and the relationships within baseball, no matter what situation he was in. [56], In 2011, Kipnis was named the Indians Minor League Player of the Week for June 26 July 2, after batting .500 with two home runs and a .581 on-base percentage. [69] On May 3, 2012, in a game against the Chicago White Sox, Kipnis had a triple, home run, and a career-high four RBIs in a 75 Indians victory. Kipnis is not in the lineup Wednesday against Cleveland. stint he recorded 4 doubles, 4 runs and 3 BB. Among the reserves, Pablo Sandoval made the teams Opening Day roster and hit four pinch-hit home runs by May 8. I'll talk to my psychologist to see what decision I'll make". Former All-Star Jason Kipnis announces retirement [44][60], On July 22, 2011, Kipnis was called up from the Clippers to the Cleveland Indians. 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. Right Shoulder Inflammation. Kipnis signed a minor-league contract with Atlanta on Monday, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports. I saw him tip his cap to an empty Cleveland stadium in his return there. [9][13][14][46] Baseball Prospectus ranked him as Cleveland's top prospect. All Rights Reserved. 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. 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 went 0-for-2 with a walk during a Game 1 defeat and will take a seat for the second game. [52][53][54][55] By midseason, the publication ranked him 31st-best in the minors. 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. He remembers my question. Try a week on us. Enjoyed one of the best seasons of his career, collecting career-bests in home runs (23), extra base hits (68) and runs scored (91) while falling just shy of his career-best total in RBI (82)Was tied for first with Jose Altuve among American League second basemen in doubles (41) and T6th in RBIFinished third on the club in RBI, runs and hits.Enjoyed a strong second half, hitting .275 (74-269) with 23 2B, 9 HR and 33 RBI (.813 OPS) after posting a career second half average/OPS of .250/.689 during the first five seasons of his career from 2011-15Was 3rd in the American League in second half doubles (23)Made 151 starts at second base and 4 starts at the designated hitter spot Started 153 games in the two-hole, and hit 23 home runs in that spot (2nd-most all-time in club history batting second)Enjoyed the second five-hit game of his career in extra-innings loss at Houston on May 11From July 7 thru the end of the season he batted .288 (82-285) with 48 runs, 25 doubles, 12 homers and 36 RBI over the last 75 games of the seasonEnjoyed the third 2-home run game of his career on July 8 vs. the New York Yankees. Cleveland Indians placed 2B Jason Kipnis on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to April 30, 2014. strained right oblique. [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. That would be Cleveland Indians second baseman Jason Kipnis, who fouled . 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 Michael Kipnis was born on April 3, 1987, in Northbrook, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. [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. But he understands that any team that suffers an injury likely would turn to its bench or farm system for replacements before a player who was not even in spring training. [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. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cleveland Indians and Chicago Cubs. Kipnis was a two-time All-Star, in 2013 and 2015. [23] Kipnis primarily played center field, but played all outfield positions and second base; he batted leadoff part of the time. He finished with 16 home runs, 71 RBIs, 27 steals in 33 attempts, 51 walks and 32 strikeouts. Jason Kipnis - Baseball-Reference.com Obviously, I saw him away from his time in Cleveland. Jason Kipnis has announced his retirement after 10 MLB seasons. My interview with Cleveland second baseman Jason Kipnis after Game 4 of the 2016 World Series was different. [12][14] As a senior in 2004, Kipnis had 49 pass receptions for 956 yards and 10 touchdowns. . On February 18, 2020, Kipnis signed a minor league contract with the Chicago Cubs. He played exclusively at the Triple-A level that season and hasn't surfaced in the majors since 2020, when he saw action in 44 games for the Cubs. Relive Jason Kipnis' Career Highlights As The Cleveland Legend Jason Kipnis Looks For New Life With Atlanta Braves - Forbes He attended Glenbrook North High School in the suburbs of Chicago where he earned three letters playing baseball for the Glenbrook North Spartans. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. Since 2011, Jason Kipnis has been one of the really good Cleveland Indians' stories. She describes herself as a personal trainer, nutrition specialist, and bikini competitor. Mild calf strain. Kipnis appeared in 44 big-league contests a season ago, slashing .237/.341/.404 with three homers and 16 RBI with the Cubs. Gwinnett Stripers released 2B Jason Kipnis. To be able to do it in Chicago . Cleveland Indians placed 2B Jason Kipnis on the 10-day disabled list. March 2, 2023 | 00:05:59 Jason Kipnis joins Hot Stove and talks about a signature moment he'll always remember, breaking into the Majors and his decision to retire Cleveland Guardians Jason Kipnis MLB Network MLBN Hot Stove interview 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. Im not badmouthing anybody, but they werent producing, werent doing anything. Guillermo Heredia had only a .665 OPS, but offered valuable late-inning defense in center field. 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. [7], Kipnis attended Glenbrook North High School in Northbrook, graduating in 2005. His feel for the strike zone is impressive, and he has no problem generating power. 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. 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. . Kipnis pinch hit for Nico Hoerner in the eighth inning of Saturday's 4-2 win over the Brewers and stayed in the game at second base, going 0-for-2 on the night. Cleveland did not win the Series at all. The Braves, needing to replace Ronald Acua Jr. (knee) and Marcell Ozuna (fractured fingers, then administrative leave while under investigation for violating baseballs joint domestic violence policy), traded for outfielders Joc Pederson, Adam Duvall, Jorge Soler and Eddie Rosario. 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 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. Find Where Were You When The World Stopped Turning stock photos and editorial news pictures from Getty Images. On November 11, 2021, Kipnis was released by the Braves. Next up is second baseman Jason Kipnis. Sure enough, Kipnis posted a .590 OPS over the final month, culminating in a 102 wRC+, though that was his highest mark since 2016. But his first injury occurred in early April, during extended spring training. [4] An All-Conference wide receiver,[1][5][13] Kipnis set single-season school records for receptions, yards, and touchdowns. Editor's note: This story is part of the Cleveland Baseball Countdown, a series of 30 features on the club's 30 best players of the past 30 years. Where Were You When The World Stopped Turning Photos and Premium High 23 days ago. It was a forgone conclusion once the Cleveland Indians signed Cesar Hernandez to play second base in . The injury explains why Kipnis finds himself on the bench for the third straight game Friday in Milwaukee. 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. Just little things, stuff he has learned over his career, in the field, at the plate. Ildemaro Vargas will make his debut with the Cubs at second base Wednesday. . He works the count extremely well and makes consistently hard contact, and he has some surprising pop for his size. 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). 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. The Road Ahead for Jason Kipnis - Last Word On Baseball Cleveland Indians placed 2B Jason Kipnis on the 10-day injured list retroactive to March 25, 2019. [44] On July 4, Kipnis was named the International League Player of the Week. The 35-year-old Kipnis last played in 2021, when he was a member of the Atlanta. Keep up with the latest storylines, expert analysis, highlights, scores and more. [20], After two years at the University of Kentucky, Kipnis transferred to Arizona State University. And Jason Kipnis nearly made history in Game 7. In 2010, he was named the Indians' Minor League Player of the Year, and a Baseball America Minor League All Star. [22] Regarding Kipnis' success, Arizona State coach Pat Murphy observed: "I love that kid. And now, at age 35, his career might be over. 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. Jason Kipnis announces retirement, was two-time All-Star in Cleveland . Kipnis, though, knew the final victory would be the most difficult to secure. Jason Kipnis - Bleacher Report 2B Jason Kipnis assigned to Gwinnett Stripers from Braves Alternate Training Site. "I was lucky to be drafted by you. Jason Kipnis Position: Second Baseman Bats: Left Throws: Right 5-11 , 200lb (180cm, 90kg) Born: April 3, 1987 (Age: 35-326d) in Northbrook, IL us More bio, uniform, draft, salary info 2x All-Star 22 27 Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. On July 9, Kipnis was placed on the disabled list with a hamstring injury. And the topic of the conversation rarely strays from specific elements of the game. Made 145 starts at second and 3 starts at DH while making starts at 5 spots in the batting order. 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]. The 35-year-old Kipnis last played in 2021, when he was a member of the Atlanta organization. It's So Long Cleveland For Jason Kipnis, Who Sees The - Forbes 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. Cleveland Indians sent 2B Jason Kipnis on a rehab assignment to Columbus Clippers. [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. [47], Baseball Prospectus 2011 reported that Kipnis was "a compact athlete who works the count, and consistently barrels up balls with enough power for 1520 home runs annually in the big leagues. David Bote receives the start at the keystone for the Cubs. Kipnis announced the . [26] In June, the San Diego Padres drafted Kipnis during the fourth round of the 2008 Major League Baseball draft. Kipnis will sit for Game 2 of the Wild Card Series against the Marlins on Thursday. [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. [1][4][5] When he was a child, his father played an important role in his baseball life. (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. [86], Kipnis is a practicing Catholic, though he self-identifies as Jewish due to his father's Jewish ancestry. July 8, 2009: 2B Jason Kipnis assigned to Gwinnett Stripers. His nationality is American. Ill be honest, my baseball swing is starting to turn more into a golf swing. Jason Kipnis, Atlanta Braves, 2B - News, Stats, Bio "[13][14][15], After graduating from high school in 2005, Kipnis attended the University of Kentucky and then Arizona State University. Jason Kipnis - Wikipedia 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. He played baseball for the Sun Devils and double-majored in psychology and sociology. Kipnis was named second-team All-America by the ABCA and named third-team All-American outfielder by Baseball America. 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. He lives in downtown Chicago, near one of his three siblings. Jason Kipnis announces retirement | wkyc.com [4] He grew up a Chicago Cubs fan,[6] and was neighbors with Steve Bartman. INDIANS MOVE ONE STEP CLOSER TO SERIES CROWN - PressReader 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. Youre just like, All right. You kind of adopt that villain role.. Thru games of June 10 was hitting .285 (68-239) with 6 2B, 3 3B, 10HR & 39RBI in 59 games (.805OPS).In the secondhalf he hit .233 (61-262) with 14 2B, 3HR & 27 RBI in 69 games (.651OPS) and did not homer from June 18-August 18(206PAs)Hit .274 (31-113) in 28 games in Sept/Oct to conclude the season on a strong note (6 2B, 1 3B, HR, 11RBI,19RS) after entering September with a batting average of .253Also drew 17 walks for the month to post a .369 onbase pct.and drove in 9 runs the last 13 games to tie Santana for the team lead in RBI. Cleveland Baseball Countdown, No. 22: Jason Kipnis, the 'Dirtbag' from The Indians selected Kipnis in the second round of the 2009 Major League Baseball draft. Jason Kipnis felt a 'very homey vibe' upon his return to Progressive Cleveland Indians invited non-roster 2B Jason Kipnis to spring training. Jason Kipnis Has Some Thoughts on the Slow Offseason and the State of Antoine Davis Falls Short of Pistol Pete's NCAA Scoring Record I thought I could have helped the team more than they were. 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. Thats a good example of him just kind of making fun of a ridiculous situation, something that should have been awesome.. Arcia, who played mostly left field, had only a .625 OPS with the Braves, a figure he has improved to .929 this season. 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. Select from premium Where Were You When The World Stopped Turning of the highest quality. August 12, 2021: Gwinnett Stripers activated 2B Jason Kipnis from the 7-day injured list. 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. Kipnis was unable to secure a spot on Atlanta's Opening Day roster after he hit .241 with one home run and three RBI in 12 spring games this year. Spent full season on the active roster, and after a tough April/May, rebounded to productivity over the last four months of the campaignBecame the first player in club history to amass at least 1,000 hits, 100 home runs and 100 steals over his Indians career, eclipsing the hit and homer barriers over the last five weeks of the season in dramatic fashionEnjoyed a career day on August 26 at Kansas City, going 4-for-5 with three runs, four RBI and connected for his second career inside-the-park-home run, the 100th of his career (first player in club history to enjoy his 100th homer via an insidethe-parker)Marked his single game season-high in hits, runs and RBIFrom August 26th-end of season, Jason batted .295 (28-for-95) with 7 doubles, 7 homers and 26 RBI (T2nd in A.L.) Should the Indians bench Kipnis?: Between Innings DetroitIn the 3 games before second 2017 D.L. He last appeared in MLB with the Chicago Cubs in 2020, and has played in the. "[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. Finished T -4th on the team with 61 runs scoredHit his last home run on July 31 and did not homer over his season's final 48 games (186 at bats). The veteran infielder has plenty of competition for at-bats at second base and DH, so his playing time figures to be a bit inconsistent as manager David Ross mixes and matches with his lineups.