Frequently Asked Questions
Will the Cubs trade Ian Happ before the August 2nd deadline?
The Cubs are considering trading Happ since his value has never been higher and they have the chance to sell high on a historically streaky hitter. With one more full season before free agency, many contenders would want to add a switch-hitting, versatile defender that hits for power to all fields.
Why was Ian Happ demoted to AAA in 2019?
Happ's sophomore slump in 2018 led to him being left off the 2019 opening day roster and demoted to AAA Iowa. In 2018, his average dropped to .233 and he struck out in more than 45% of his at-bats, which was not good at all.
What are Ian Happ's 2022 All-Star season stats?
Happ ranks in the top-35 in Major League Baseball in OPS, ahead of players like Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Kyle Schwarber. His 23 doubles rank 11th in all of baseball, and his strikeout rate has dropped below 25% after being over 45% in 2018.
When did Ian Happ get his breakthrough with the Cubs?
After being called back from AAA later in 2019, Happ slugged 11 home runs in just 58 games with an .898 OPS that set a new career high. He carried that strong performance into 2020 and was voted 18th in the MVP race.
How many years does Ian Happ have left on his Cubs contract?
Happ has one more full season before free agency, with two years of arbitration remaining when the 2022 season started. He's under contract through arbitration for the 2023 season.