A disappointing season would follow but Kipnis would bounce back in style, hitting .303/.372/.451 and making his second trip to the All Star game. Kipnis played in 59 games for Triple-A Gwinnett in the Atlanta Braves organization in 2021. Ozzie Albies naturally has second base locked down in Atlanta, but since Kipnis has experience playing center field with the Indians in 2019, the Braves could deploy him as a backup outfielder. Rookie Cristian Pache (another right-handed bat) is slated for regular center field duty, and Kipnis could occasionally spell Pache against some right-handed starters. Kipnis, a two-time All-Star, made a particularly strong impression on Cronenworth, 28, and Hoerner, 25, both of whom are also middle infielders. Jordan Bastian of MLB.com adds that the two sides are working to finish up a minor league deal and non-roster invite to Spring Training. Guillermo Heredia had only a .665 OPS, but offered valuable late-inning defense in center field. I think I squeezed just about as much as I could out of myself in my career. [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?' 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. [9][13][14][46] Baseball Prospectus ranked him as Cleveland's top prospect. He hit in the cages hed provided for the Glenbrook North baseball program and played long toss in the middle of a Northbrook street with an old teammate. [1][4][5] When he was a child, his father played an important role in his baseball life. It cemented Kipnis as Clevelands primary second baseman through the end of the decade, and he responded with another handful of productive years. Its my hometown. All Rights Reserved. Sandoval made Atlantas roster late last season and picked up four postseason plate appearances. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: mlb | pageType: profiles | Hed return to the All-Star Game for a second time during the 15 campaign, finishing with a .303/.372/.451 slash that included the seventh-highest batting average and on-base percentage among qualified American League batters. In college, Kipnis was an All-American and the 2009 Pacific-10 Conference Player of the Year for the Sun Devils. Kipnis announced Monday via his personal Twitter account that he has retired from professional baseball. Kipnis will take a seat after going 0-for-3 with three strikeouts Tuesday. Its not yet clear whether a deal is likely and if so whether itd include a 40-man roster spot. He continues to work out with Shane Wallen, the Cubs former strength and conditioning coach who is still in My interview with Cleveland second baseman Jason Kipnis after Game 4 of the 2016 World Series was different. #Waiting4Wrigley pic.twitter.com/1LhyOousvI, alias => "chicago\/\/cubs\/jason-kipnis-playing-cubs-mindf-times-after-indians-tenure", title => "Jason Kipnis: Playing for Cubs is a 'mindf*** at times' after Indians tenure", article_body => "

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In 2016, Kipnis and Cleveland lost the World Series to the Cubs in seven games. David Bote takes over at second base. Gratitude.". Kipnis got off to a slow start in camp, but hes still alive for a roster spot in a competitive environment with the three-time NL East champions because the swing In addition, Ken is a broadcaster and regular contributor to Fox Sports' MLB telecasts. Johan Camargo endured seven demotions and produced a higher OPS at Triple A than Kipnis. To be able to do it in Chicago . That was enough for Kipnis to earn the starting second base job in Cleveland the following year, a spot he wouldnt relinquish for a number of seasons. The Sun Devils hit nine home runs in the first two games, but didnt win those games. The Cubs second base mix is muddled, at best. And, heck, it may never go away. WebKipnis announced Monday via his personal Twitter account that he has retired from professional baseball. Kipnis kept hitting five days a week until late April. Catcher Ryan Campos has been missed for his offense at the plate, but the absence of his defense has been showing as well. Kipnis then spent the entire 2012 season in the majors, playing 152 games as the Indians' regular second baseman. Snells elbow issues date back to last season, as he underwent an arthroscopic procedure in late July that shelved him for almost two months. Regardless of how many teams to which hes spoken, one would imagine that the Cubs are a highly appealing option for Kipnis, a Chicago-area native who attended high school at Glenbrook North just 19 miles from Wrigley Field. The lockout shortened spring training, and he noticed teams brought in fewer veterans than usual, knowing their windows to evaluate players would be small. If he does, the It's not easy to get to the World Series, let alone win it. <\/p>\n

Can't blame the man for that. 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. He was only behind Ty Cobb and Al Simmons. Hell remain in the teams 60-man player pool. Again: not complaining. Born: Jason Michael Kipnis was born on April 3, 1987, in Northbrook, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. Thats a good example of him just kind of making fun of a ridiculous situation, something that should have been awesome.. 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. "[48] Writer John Sickels said Kipnis is "quite strong and has plenty of bat speed. 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. 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. 20,015th in major league history) But I stand by that statement. Fantasy baseball pitcher rankings, lineup advice for Tuesday's MLB games, Seattle Mariners unveil City Connect uniforms. Nico Hoerner will start at second base once again. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. On June 1, Kipnis was voted the AL Player of the Month for May. But Kipnis sounds as if he will be content if no team asks him to play again. (Age 24-110d, I think when enough time passes Ill be very proud. Thats his double-play partner now. [22] Regarding Kipnis' success, Arizona State coach Pat Murphy observed: "I love that kid. He bought a bicycle. A look at Jason Kipnis' MLB career Cleveland came up a run short of the title, dropping one of the best World Series in recent history in the decisive extra-inning contest. He had rooted his entire life for the Cubs to break the Curse of the Billy Goat. 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. All rights reserved. The Sun Devils surrendered 26 earned runs in the first two games, including 16 on Saturday. [87][88], Kipnis has been nicknamed "Dirtbag", since he is prone to getting his uniform dirty during the course of a game. 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. Jason Kipnis was drafted by the San Diego Padres in the 4th round of the 2008 MLB June Amateur Draft from Arizona State University (Tempe, AZ) and the Cleveland Indians in the 2nd round of the 2009 MLB June Amateur Draft from Arizona State University (Tempe, AZ). [83] On March 27, 2021, Kipnis was released by the Braves. He goes out and hits for the cycle. [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. [4], For 2010, Kipnis led the Indians minor league system in hits (159) and runs (96). Cleveland did not win the Series at all. He remembers our interview after Game 4. [62][63], Kipnis made his major league debut on July 22, 2011, starting at second base against the Chicago White Sox. ASU has a smaller chance of hosting a regional following the series loss. Atlanta Braves signed free agent 2B Jason Kipnis. Atlanta Braves released 2B Jason Kipnis. Atlanta Braves signed free agent 2B Jason Kipnis to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training. 2B Jason Kipnis assigned to Gwinnett Stripers. Former Indian and Cub Jason Kipnis has formally announced his retirement in a post on Twitter. A fan pointed out on Twitter how surprising it is to see Kipnis in Cubbie Blue a few years later, and the 33-year-old's reaction was nothing short of genuine.<\/p>\n

Truth be told it\u2019s a mindf*ck at times.. my first reaction when someone says \u201cgo Cubs\u201d to me is still a clenched fist and to tell them where they can go.. but playing for a hometown team is a lot of players\u2019 first dream as a kid so I gotta imagine it\u2019s worth it to not pass up! In the past three years hes combined for a .236/.305/.403 slash (86 OPS+) in 1485 plate appearances. [44][60], On July 22, 2011, Kipnis was called up from the Clippers to the Cleveland Indians. As for Megill, 26, the Cubs obviously saw merit in not only drafting him but pursuing his long-term rights. The 28-year-old hit fairly well over his first couple seasons in Cincinnati but stumbled to a .149/.292/.189 mark last season. But his first injury occurred in early April, during extended spring training. He continues to work out with Shane Wallen, the Cubs former strength and conditioning coach who is still in Chicago. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. By Anthony Franco | March 9, 2023 at 10:31am CDT. Youre just like, All right. You kind of adopt that villain role.. It has been some time since Kipnis was a high-grade offensive threat. "[13][14][15], After graduating from high school in 2005, Kipnis attended the University of Kentucky and then Arizona State University. After that season, the Indians committed to Kipnis on a six-year, $52.5MM extension. At mid-season, Baseball America rated him as baseball's 31st-best prospect. If he doesnt earn his way to the majors in 2020, Megill will be eligible again for the Rule 5 draft this winter. Kipnis had a .908 OPS over 228 injury-interrupted plate appearances at Triple A last season, but said it was disheartening that he really couldnt get an invite this spring, not even on the kind of minor-league deal he signed with the Braves a year ago. [68] In 2011, he played 36 games in the major leagues and batted .272 with seven home runs and 19 RBIs. [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. Kipnis will start at second base and bat ninth in Sunday's game against the Twins. The end is never easy for professional athletes, particularly those who are accomplished and never fulfill their dream of winning a championship. OutfielderPhil Ervin has been designated for assignment to clear 40-man roster space. He attended the University of Kentucky, but transferred to Arizona State University after two years. Kipnis is ready to help his new team win. He is hitting .276 with one home run and one steal in 29 at-bats over his last 10 games. [4] He grew up a Chicago Cubs fan,[6] and was neighbors with Steve Bartman. 2B Jason Kipnis roster status changed by Gwinnett Stripers. Gwinnett Stripers activated 2B Jason Kipnis from the 7-day injured list. Gwinnett Stripers placed 2B Jason Kipnis on the 7-day injured list. 2B Jason Kipnis assigned to Gwinnett Stripers from Braves Alternate Training Site. Atlanta Braves signed free agent 2B Jason Kipnis. Join our linker program. 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. More recently, he opened a country bar in Cleveland with country music star Chase Rice. Its possible he and Kipnis could battle in camp for a role. MLB Power Rankings: Who's No. He was excellent both in 2013 and 2015, making a pair of All-Star teams and garnering MVP votes in each of those seasons. All 57 players who were on the Braves active roster for at least one day received a World Series ring. This is going to be my first chance in a while to have a Chicago summer, Kipnis said. Rays left-hander Blake Snell, the recipient of a cortisone shot in his elbow last week, threw 20 fastballs on flat ground Tuesday and came out of it fine, according to manager Kevin Cash (via Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times). in Northbrook, IL Two-time All-Star second baseman Jason Kipnis, who played nine of his 10 seasons in Cleveland, officially announced his retirement Monday. The versatile Daniel Descalso flopped in his first year with Chicago, posting an alarming .173/.271/.250 slash in 194 plate appearances. Ildemaro Vargas will make his debut with the Cubs at second base Wednesday. Scores from any date in Major League history, Minor, Foreign, College, & Black Baseball, Frequently Asked Questions about MLB and Baseball, Subscribe to Stathead Baseball: Get your first month FREE. [86], Kipnis is a practicing Catholic, though he self-identifies as Jewish due to his father's Jewish ancestry. 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Kipnis signed a minor league contract with the Cubs his childhood favorite team as a Northbrook, Illinois native and made the big league roster out of camp. Find out more. Cleveland Guardians Jason Kipnis Retirement, By Anthony Franco | March 29, 2021 at 9:06pm CDT. 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. The bats havent been silent for ASU with four home runs that propelled ASU to avoid the sweep on Sunday. But he admits to being conflicted during the teams march to the Series title. In 2009, Kipnis was the team's leadoff hitter and batted .384 with a .500 on-base percentage and a .709 slugging percentage. If Kipnis had just stayed healthy, he might have found his way onto the Braves roster last season. [23] Kipnis primarily played center field, but played all outfield positions and second base; he batted leadoff part of the time. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. On September 17, 2019, the Indians announced that Kipnis suffered a broken right hamate bone which required surgery to remove. On July 9, Kipnis was placed on the disabled list with a hamstring injury. Truth be told its a mindf*ck at times.. my first reaction when someone says go Cubs to me is still a clenched fist and to tell them where they can go.. but playing for a hometown team is a lot of players first dream as a kid so I gotta imagine its worth it to not pass up! Did we mention hes back? (Teammate Ike Davis earned the award two years earlier.) No. As a senior, Kipnis batted .521 with a .690 on-base percentage and 32 stolen bases in 32 attempts; he was named first-team all-state and the Central Suburban League Most Valuable Player. Through 688 trips to the dish, he hit .275/.343/.469 and swiped 15 more bases. Tobias hit 4-for-12 (.333) over the weekend, while leading the team with 53 runs batted in on the season. [16] Kipnis still holds the school's career record with 1,247 receiving yards. Additionally, the Braves released non-roster utilitymanJason Kipnis. 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. In 2008, Kipnis batted .371 with 14 home runs and 73 runs batted in. Total Zone Rating and initial framework for Wins above Replacement calculations provided by Sean Smith. Ive got a lot of friends and family here. The Indians won 94 games to claim the AL Central title and promptly tore through the Junior Circuit playoff field. It's not easy to get to the World Series, let alone win it. Fifteen years is nearly half of Kipnis life, by the way. The fieldhouse, a place where local youth play basketball and train for baseball, is not the type of building where major leaguers condition themselves to play 162 games. He'll head to the bench against his former team this time around, with Nico Hoerner starting at second base. Just a gorgeous city that I finally get to explore and see at its best.. The Chicago-area native was a second-round draft pick by the Cleveland franchise in 2009 and made his debut two years later. The injury explains why Kipnis finds himself on the bench for the third straight game Friday in Milwaukee. Kipnis has posted a respectable .255/.357/.447 slash line through 36 games so far. On November 11, 2021, Kipnis was released by the Braves. At the University of Kentucky, Kipnis redshirted during the 2006 baseball season. [26] In June, the San Diego Padres drafted Kipnis during the fourth round of the 2008 Major League Baseball draft. It was the Josh Donaldson trade, [74] He was also named the American League Player of the Month for June. 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. I was rooting for my friends. He locked in a $1MM base salary in so doing and hit .237/.341/.404 in 44 of the 60 games during the shortened schedule. He has two older brothers, Blair and Todd. He played baseball for the Sun Devils and double-majored in psychology and sociology. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. [4][8][27] While Kipnis appeared to be a good prospect as an outfielder, the Indians saw his potential as a second baseman. ASU regained ground on Sunday with a 9-6 win and another big showing from its offense. If his playing days are over, he will finish with 1,147 hits, 126 home runs, 136 stolen bases, a .260 batting average and .750 OPS. Kipnis has spent his entire career to date in the Indians organization. MARCH 27, 1:25 pm: Lamb has been released, per a team announcement. [40] At the same time, Kipnis made a successful conversion to second base.[4][41]. First baseman Freddie Freeman, second baseman Ozzie Albies, shortstop Dansby Swanson and third baseman Austin Riley each started 153 or more games. MLBTR congratulates Kipnis on a fine playing career, and wishes him all the best in whatever comes next. He found a place to live in Old Town. 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. [77], On September 19, 2018, Kipnis hit a walk-off grand slam for his 1,000th career hit against the Chicago White Sox. Hell now return to the open market in search of a new opportunity. Espinos injury is the latest developmental setback for the 22-year-old righty, who ranks among the sports top 25 prospects at each of Baseball America, MLB.com and Baseball Prospectus. 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. Kipnis still has to take a physical before any deal is complete, however. The left-handed hitter followed up with a .257/.335/.379 showing with 14 home runs and 31 stolen bases over 152 games in his first full big league season. MARCH 29: The Braves have brought Kipnis back on a different minors pact, OBrien tweets. There are a lot of moving parts. After sweeping the Red Sox, Cleveland took the American League Championship Series in five games from Toronto. It has been a quiet offseason thus far for Kipnis, who hit the open market for the first time when the Indians declined a club option. The 32-year-old Kipnis is accustomed to regular playing time, having accrued nearly five thousand plate appearances over a nine-year run with the Cleveland organization. [1][5] He was named all-conference in both his junior and senior seasons. 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. Snells slated to continue working back this week, but even if things go well, it does seem the former Cy Young winner will miss at least the opening week of the regular season, Topkin suggests. Kipnis earned his first All-Star nod after winning the ALs Player of the Month award in June 2013. I want to be out there. 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. Kipnis is not starting Tuesday against the Pirates. Orlando Arcia, acquired from the Brewers in April, had a .932 OPS when he was promoted on July 4. us. The Braves brought him back on a minor-league deal in January, and hell now earn a season-opening spot on the active roster.

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