Ian Happ

Center Field

Position:	Center Field
Ht./Wt.:	6-0, 205 lbs
Hometown:	Pittsburgh, PA

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Selected by the Chicago Cubs in the first round of the 2015 MLB Draft out of Cincinnati... entered the 2017 season ranked by MLB.com as the Cubs' No. 2 prospect... received a $3 million signing bonus... ranked as the top prospect in the Cape Cod League... Cubs took him ninth overall in 2015, marking the fourth straight Draft in which they selected a hitter with a top-10 choice... ranked No. 25 overall by MLB.com and No. 3 second base prospect by MLB.com enterting 2017... attended Mt. Lebanon High School in Pittsburgh... in four seasons he hit .449 with 12 home runs and 65 RBIs... voted a 2016 Carolina League All-Star in 2016... selected a Cubs Org All-Star in 2016 by MiLB.com.

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Latest news and rumors: Notes from Cubs Con, Zobrist trade talk and more

- 4 months ago
Although the names Jason Heyward and Ian Happ have surfaced as possible trade bait, Ben Zobrist’s name has also come up. Ben acknowledges that because he is in his walk year, he is a “pawn in the game.” Full Story »

Ian Happ discusses supporting Russell as a teammate

- 4 months ago
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Latest news and rumors: Cubs hire staff member, Cubs payroll, and Cubs Convention info

- 4 months ago
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- 4 months ago
Happy birthday to Jon-Lester as the veteran lefty turned 35 on Monday. Full Story »

Forget Harper, the Cubs need to shore up the bullpen

- 5 months ago
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Happy New Year: My Five New Year’s resolutions regarding the Cubs

- 5 months ago
When I was a kid, my objective was always to be able to stay awake until midnight on New Year’s Eve. As an “older” adult (somewhat subjective), my goal on New Year’s Eve has shifted to being able to be asleep long before the ball drops. Full Story »

Commentary: What Descalso brings to the Cubs

- 5 months ago
It only took 76 days, but Theo and Company have finally achieved a signing, and a big one in my opinion. Full Story »

Why Troy Tulowitzki makes sense for the Cubs

- 5 months ago
The latest rumors have Tulo being pursued by about a half-dozen teams, so there are no guarantees, but he is the first player this year that the Cubs have been reported to be pursuing so vehemently. Full Story »

Commentary: Off-season observations

- 5 months ago
Good news! I’m back and nuttier than ever, and I’ve got some catching up to do. If you will indulge me today, I would like to comment on some things that were in the media while I was otherwise occupied. I promise to keep it short and focused. Full Story »

Theo's Christmas list

- 5 months ago
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Latest news and rumors: Cubs announce coaches, Morrow's elbow, and more

- 5 months ago
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ESPN on Cubs trading young core, possibly Kris Bryant

- 5 months ago
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Latest news and rumors: Chavez, Jansen, Archer and more

- 6 months ago
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- 6 months ago
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The Expendables: Cubs Trade-Away Options

- 6 months ago
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The Olney and Kris Bryant feud rages on

- 6 months ago
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What off-season moves should Cubs make?

- 6 months ago
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Breakdown of OF and SS options for Cubs during free agency

- 7 months ago
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News and Notes: November starts with a bang for Cubs

- 7 months ago
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- 7 months ago
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Commentary: My four Cubs players to rebuild a team

- 7 months ago
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Commentary: My four Cubs players to start a team

- 7 months ago
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Commentary: Who will be the next Ben Zobrist?

- 7 months ago
As much as we all love Ben Zobrist, we have to face two facts: (1) he’s getting up there in age, and (2) 2019 could very well be his last season. The Cubs’ most versatile utility man will be turning 38 at the end of May. Full Story »

Commentary: I will wait for you

- 7 months ago
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Commentary: Why we are still stunned

- 7 months ago
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Cubs Report Card: Coaches and Executives

- 7 months ago
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Cubs Report Card: Offensive Players

- 7 months ago
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Commentary: What will the 2019 Cubs look like?

- 7 months ago
No matter how many times he denies it, I know Theo is a regular reader and gets many of his ideas and plans from my columns. It doesn’t help him to admit it, but Theo, everyone already knows. Ken gave you the financials, I’ll give you the details. Full Story »

Commentary: Albert Almora Jr. vs. Ian Happ

- 7 months ago
After listening to a ton of nonsensical ranting on social media for the last six months, claiming that Albert Almora, Jr. isn’t half the player that Ian Happ is, I figured it was time to just sit down and write an article comparing the two. Full Story »

WATCH: Cubs' top moments from 2018

- 7 months ago
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