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]. He attended Glenbrook North High School in the suburbs of Chicago where he earned three letters playing baseball for the Glenbrook North Spartans. But at the same time, I still have stuff left in the tank and Im just not being given that opportunity to play, it saddens me. He last appeared in MLB with the Chicago Cubs in 2020, and has played in the. Cleveland Indians placed 2B Jason Kipnis on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to August 2, 2015. He played baseball for the Sun Devils and double-majored in psychology and sociology. Which isnt to say Kipnis dwells on the memories, not when he already is occupied with the post-playing phase of his career. Be the best Jason Kipnis fan you can be with Bleacher Report. [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. This might come as puzzling to. [8][9] He earned three letters in baseball for the Glenbrook North Spartans and was selected as team captain twice. [1][5] He was named all-conference in both his junior and senior seasons. (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. "[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. Popularly known as Dirtbag in Cleveland, the second baseman signed a six-year contract with the Guardians worth $52.5 million. More important, Cleveland moved to within one victory of its first Series title since 1948, defeating the Cubs, 7-2, to take a three-games-to-one lead. Thats a good example of him just kind of making fun of a ridiculous situation, something that should have been awesome.. [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]. Get the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about second baseman Jason Kipnis on ESPN. he hit .244 (39-160) w/12 2B, 3 HR, 13 RBI and 20 runs in 40 gamesPrior to D.L. Kipnis was in the oddest of positions. [86], Kipnis is a practicing Catholic, though he self-identifies as Jewish due to his father's Jewish ancestry. He finished second in the league with 24 stolen bases in 28 attempts. During the shortened 2020 season, Kipnis hit .237/.341/.404 in 44 games. Kipnis will sit for Game 2 of the Wild Card Series against the Marlins on Thursday. He batted .318 with a .505 on-base percentage and 24 stolen bases. You can call it overachieving, whatever it may have been. [73] Kipnis batted .419 in June, with an OPS of 1.216, in addition to stealing 9 bases in 10 attempts. He was only behind Ty Cobb and Al Simmons. David Bote takes over at second base. Nico Hoerner will start at second base and bat ninth. Jason Michael Kipnis [1] is an American professional baseball second baseman who is a free agent. 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. [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). Jason Michael Kipnis was a Major League Baseball player with the Cleveland Indians ( 2011 - 2019) and Chicago Cubs ( 2020 ). [9][13][14][46] Baseball Prospectus ranked him as Cleveland's top prospect. As Kipnis said, it was difficult to dispute the Braves choices. Kipnis will sit for a fourth straight game as he deals with an undisclosed minor injury. Players, just coming off the field, do not always have time to collect their thoughts. 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. On the season, he's slashing .256/.374/.463 through 32 games with three homers and 14 RBI. In 2009, Kipnis was the team's leadoff hitter and batted .384 with a .500 on-base percentage and a .709 slugging percentage. Like Kipnis, the Braves would have needed to add him to their 40-man roster. While it's not clear precisely why he's out, it doesn't appear as though he'll be out for too much longer. A bunch of guys who were on the team had been at Triple A. I became friends with these guys, Kipnis said. There is no easing into anything. [70] On June 1, Kipnis hit his first major league grand slam off Minnesota Twins' starting pitcher Carl Pavano. [ Answer ] Kipnis sat out Saturday's contest but will return to the keystone Sunday, sending Nico Hoerner to the bench. But Kipnis sounds as if he will be content if no team asks him to play again. Kipnis will sit for the third straight game Friday against the Brewers. Right shoulder inflammation. Find Where Were You When The World Stopped Turning stock photos and editorial news pictures from Getty Images. The baseball world did not stop. 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). Johan Camargo endured seven demotions and produced a higher OPS at Triple A than Kipnis. And Jason Kipnis nearly made history in Game 7. First baseman Freddie Freeman, second baseman Ozzie Albies, shortstop Dansby Swanson and third baseman Austin Riley each started 153 or more games. [4][8][9][32], The Cleveland Indians drafted Kipnis in the second round (63rd overall) of the 2009 Major League Baseball draft, and he received a signing bonus of $575,000. [4] Kipnis was promoted from Kinston to the Akron Aeros of the AA Eastern League on June 10, 2010. [68] In 2011, he played 36 games in the major leagues and batted .272 with seven home runs and 19 RBIs. [1][2] He was called up from the minor leagues on July 22, 2011. 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. [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?' It was tough. Kipnis announced the . and did not play professional baseball in 2022. 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. His feet dangling, Jason Kipnis sat on a . Kipnis possibly was referring to Arcia, the lone position player the Braves promoted when rosters expanded to 28 on Sept. 1. [21] Former Indians manager Manny Acta affectionately used the term when speaking about Kipnis in public. section: | slug: | sport: baseball | route: player_profile_home | MINNEAPOLIS - During his Hall of Fame playing career, Paul Molitor was one of the game's most accomplished bunters. Sports Illustrated. Jason Kipnis assigned to Columbus Clippers from Akron Aeros. 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. I'm not ready, I have to rest my shoulder. Cleveland Indians placed 2B Jason Kipnis on the 10-day injured list retroactive to March 25, 2019. Join. 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. 2B Jason Kipnis assigned to Gwinnett Stripers from Braves Alternate Training Site. Guillermo Heredia had only a .665 OPS, but offered valuable late-inning defense in center field. The new baseball. July 8, 2009: On June 1, Kipnis was voted the AL Player of the Month for May. In 121 games in 2019, he hit .245/.304/.410 with 17 Home Runs and . All but one of those seasons. Features. 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 | 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. I was rooting for my friends. To be able to do it in Chicago . He'll sit against southpaw Steven Brault in this one, with Nico Hoerner taking over at second base. He is 32 years old. [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 went 0-for-2 with a walk during a Game 1 defeat and will take a seat for the second game. 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. [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. 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. August 12, 2021: Gwinnett Stripers activated 2B Jason Kipnis from the 7-day injured list. Should the Entire Alabama Basketball Program Be Under Investigation? The 35-year-old Kipnis last played in 2021, when he was a member of the Atlanta. [34] Baseball America ranked him the fifth-best player in the league. [62][63], Kipnis made his major league debut on July 22, 2011, starting at second base against the Chicago White Sox. Cleveland Indians selected the contract of 2B Jason Kipnis from Columbus Clippers. On November 11, 2021, Kipnis was released by the Braves. "[48] Writer John Sickels said Kipnis is "quite strong and has plenty of bat speed. 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. 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. [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. [23] Kipnis primarily played center field, but played all outfield positions and second base; he batted leadoff part of the time. In an Instagram post, the two-time All-Star announced. 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. Ill put it this way: Ninety-nine percent of me was crushed losing that World Series. He's also won Emmy Awards in 2015 and 2016 for his TV reporting. Kipnis, a two-time All-Star, made a particularly strong impression on Cronenworth, 28, and Hoerner, 25, both of whom are also middle infielders. He had rooted his entire life for the Cubs to break the Curse of the Billy Goat. When you win a pennant, you uncork the champagne! He joined the AAA Columbus Clippers for their playoffs. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cleveland Indians and Chicago Cubs. 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. In announcing its selection, the Pioneer Press noted: "Quite simply one of the top receivers in the state, a player who piled up impressive numbers despite the fact the Spartans averaged barely 15 passing attempts per game. During the lockout, Kipnis worked out at Bradley Fieldhouse, a facility on Chicago's North Side about two miles west of Wrigley Field. [22] Regarding Kipnis' success, Arizona State coach Pat Murphy observed: "I love that kid. Kipnis finished his major league career playing for his hometown, and childhood favorite, Chicago Cubs in the pandemic shortened 2020 season. The trade deadline fell right in the middle of his stint on the injured list. Orlando Arcia, acquired from the Brewers in April, had a .932 OPS when he was promoted on July 4. 2B batting Qualifiers. He finished tied for third in triples (8), fourth in doubles (32), and tied for fifth in both home runs (16) and RBIs (74). 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. The following year, long story short, I needed a place to play," said Kipnis, was transferred to Arizona State from Kentucky after the 2008 season. I mean, here's this little infielder and they put him in the fifth spot What's that about? [37] He hit .311 for the Aeros and won the Aeros Player of the Week Award twice. 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. Upon his return from the D.L. On September 17, 2019, the Indians announced that Kipnis suffered a broken right hamate bone which required surgery to remove. I'll talk to my psychologist to see what decision I'll make". I just dont see the route to get back to a team this year.. 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. Ildemaro Vargas will make his debut with the Cubs at second base Wednesday. 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. What All-Star ( 1991) pitcher preceded Jason? Kipnis last played in 2021 while a member of the Braves organization, and hasn't played in the majors. 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. stint he recorded 4 doubles, 4 runs and 3 BB. [1][12], As a freshman at Glenbrook North, Kipnis played soccer, setting the school's single-season goal scoring record with 41. 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. Jason Kipnis, who nearly broke Cubs fans' hearts in the ninth inning of Game 7 in 2016, was coming off three mediocre and injury-plagued seasons in Cleveland. [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". Endured a tough season at the plate around three stints on the disabled list, missing a combined 62 games on the seasonCame to spring training camp and developed some right shoulder soreness that limited him to just two exhibition games (March 9-10) and forced him to open the season on the 10-day D.LWas activated to begin his season on April 21 after a rehab between AA Akron and AAA Columbus, missing the first 15 games of the season. In May 2015 Kipnis broke the Indians team record for the most hits in a single month with 51 total hits. Former MLB All-Star Jason Kipnis Announces Retirement. 90. 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. Kipnis was the first Glenbrook North High School (Northbrook, IL) position player to play in an All-Star Game ( 2013 & 2015 ). That's his double-play partner now. But his first injury occurred in early April, during extended spring training. Kipnis hits the bench after going 0-for-2 with a walk in the series opener. Kipnis is not in Thursday's lineup against the Reds. The 1 percent of me was happy, that if I were to lose it, it would be to the Cubs. Kipnis was named second-team All-America by the ABCA and named third-team All-American outfielder by Baseball America. So, while he remains open to an immediate opportunity, he believes if his career is going to resume, it probably will not happen until next spring. More Cleveland Indians Wives and Girlfriends. Atlanta decided to keep guys who werent producing. [1][4][5] When he was a child, his father played an important role in his baseball life. 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 The deal is a minor-league one which includes an invitation to big-league camp, per Jon Heyman of MLB. 2B Jason Kipnis assigned to Gwinnett Stripers. He attended Glenbrook North High School in the suburbs of Chicago where he earned three letters playing baseball for the Glenbrook North Spartans. 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. [1] He also established school records for career receptions and receiving yards. but reached base safely via hit or walk in 29 of his final 33 games after August 25 OB pct. Former Cleveland Guardians second baseman Jason Kipnis has announced his retirement from professional baseball. [1][10][11] As an all-conference junior, Kipnis batted .455 with a school-record 11 home runs. 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, 35, last played in the majors in 2020 with the . Therefore, Jason has an expected total net worth $20 million starting in 2019. Kipnis batted .455 in five games, and hit for the cycle on September 17 in the Clippers victory that clinched the International League title. 1:05. He is hitting .276 with one home run and one steal in 29 at-bats over his last 10 games. [4][40] His big game was voted second in the 2010 Fans Choice "Best Game" Minor League Baseball Yearly Awards. The Indians selected Kipnis in the second round of the 2009 Major League Baseball draft. 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. Of course, Cleveland did not win the Series in Chicago. Kipnis is out of the lineup for Game 2 of the Wild Card Series on Friday against the Marlins. Cleveland Indians sent 2B Jason Kipnis on a rehab assignment to Columbus Clippers. Jason Kipnis' girlfriend Samantha Korb is a fitness expert. Atlanta Braves signed free agent 2B Jason Kipnis. Made 145 starts at second and 3 starts at DH while making starts at 5 spots in the batting order. I think when enough time passes Ill be very proud. They won all three, by scores of 3-2, 9-3 and, following a momentum-shifting, 17-minute rain delay in Game 7, 8-7 in 10 innings. I love the game so much. HOME. He spent all season with the Braves Triple-A Gwinnett affiliate, waiting for a callup that never came. He played shortstop, center field and pitcher. 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 2008, Kipnis batted .371 with 14 home runs and 73 runs batted in. [80] The injury ended his season after hitting .245/.304/.410/.715 with 17 home runs and 65 RBI. Cleveland Indians placed 2B Jason Kipnis on the 10-day disabled list. On July 9, Kipnis was placed on the disabled list with a hamstring injury. Kipnis announced Monday via his personal Twitter account that he has retired from professional baseball. 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. Ive never really come up for air to kind of examine it or give myself any credit, Kipnis said. Cleveland Indians activated 2B Jason Kipnis from the 10-day injured list. [52][53][54][55] By midseason, the publication ranked him 31st-best in the minors. 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. 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. [85], On February 20, 2023, Kipnis announced his retirement from professional baseball. Weve been working out together since 2018, Cronenworth said. He attended the University of Kentucky, but transferred to Arizona State University after two years. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. Kipnis has posted a respectable .255/.357/.447 slash line through 36 games so far. On February 15, 2021, Kipnis signed a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves organization that included an invitation to Spring Training. [3][9][31] Rivals.com rated Kipnis the number one outfielder in the nation. An undisclosed injury cost Kipnis several games last week, but he's since returned to start two games in a row. 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). 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.