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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Recent Stories on Ian Happ

Cubs News and Notes: Rizzo on past extension, Ian Happ's podcast, Pereda's surprise, more

- 2 days ago
Ian Happ’s found something to do with his downtime; he formed a podcast called The Compound. Joined by Dakota Mekkes and Nico Hoerner, these guys know how to have some fun. Full Story »

Cubs News and Notes: Happ's blast, Corona strikes Cubs family, Ross' message, more

- 6 days ago
Do you remember how the 2018 MLB season started? I’ll give you a hint: The Cubs were up 1-0 after one pitch and Ian Happ had an RBI. Full Story »

Cubs News and Notes: David Ross on catchers, Team Rizzo, Olympics postponed, more

- 2 weeks ago
The Chicago Cubs are considering adding a third catcher as the 26th man for the 2020 season. Full Story »

Catcher/Outfield options for 26th man for Cubs

- 2 weeks ago
A new rule that will be implemented when the 2020 MLB eventually starts is that teams will be allowed to have a 26th man on the roster and additional player from the traditional 25 that the MLB had over the past years. Full Story »

Cubs News and Notes: Cubs send catcher to Red Sox, El Mago, Puppies, more

- 2 weeks ago
This morning, the Cubs sent a catcher to Boston. The infamous player to be named later. Full Story »

Could the 2020 Chicago Cubs have speed?

- 2 weeks ago
The famous “Go Cubs Go” song that blasts through the Wrigley Field sound system after every win contains the lyrics: “They’ve got the power, they’ve got the speed” but traditionally the Cubs have lacked in one of those areas. Full Story »

2020 Season Projections: Schwarber, Happ, Heyward, more

- 2 weeks ago
We have moved to the final position of the season projection series before we get into the pitching staff. Full Story »

CubsHQ Mailbag: Roster and lineup talk, Amended MLB schedule, Player insight, more

- 2 weeks ago
Check out the latest edition of the CubsHQ Mailbag as Ken answers various questions from Cubs fans. Full Story »

2020 Season Projections: Cubs 2B depth in minor leagues

- 3 weeks ago
Today we move to the Cubs minor league second base position as I will be highlighting several players in the system. Full Story »

Chicago Cubs lineup vs. Dodgers: Jon Lester to start, Ian Happ at leadoff

- 3 weeks ago
The Chicago Cubs (8-12) will face off against Los Angeles Dodgers (10-7) on Thursday at 3:05 p.m. CT inside Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. The game can be seen on Full Story »

Cubs News and Notes: Cubs demolish Giants, The 26th man mystery for Cubs, KB’s defense

- 3 weeks ago
Chicago, behind another great performance by Tyler Chatwood, compiled a 16-run effort, demolishing San Francisco by a final of 16-3. Full Story »

Cubs obliterate Giants with 16-run explosion

- 4 weeks ago
After a day off on Monday, the Cubs (6-12-1) were back in action today, taking on the Giants (8-8) at Scottsdale Stadium. Full Story »

WATCH: Ian Happ crushes two-run double vs. Giants

- 4 weeks ago
It's HAPPening! Chicago Cubs outfielder has put together an impressive spring as he leads the team with a .480 batting average. On Tuesday against the San Franc Full Story »

Chicago Cubs lineup vs. Giants: Schwarber at cleanup, Ian Happ to leadoff

- 4 weeks ago
The Chicago Cubs (6-12) will face off against the San Francisco Giants (8-8) on Tuesday at 3:05 p.m. CT inside Scottsdale Stadium in Scottsdale, Arizona. The ga Full Story »

Cubs drop slugfest with Reds

- 4 weeks ago
12 hits and 8 runs wouldn’t be enough, as the Cubs pitching let another one slip away. Full Story »

Hoerner impressive but Cubs can't hold off Reds

- 4 weeks ago
The Cubs jumped out to a 2-0 lead, but it disintegrated quickly. Full Story »

Chicago Cubs lineup vs. Reds: Kris Bryant to leadoff, Ian Happ to cleanup

- 1 month ago
Let's play two! The Chicago Cubs (5-9) will face off against the Cincinnati Reds (5-6) on Saturday at 3:05 p.m. CT inside Las Vegas Ballpark at Summerlin, Nevad Full Story »

Happ-Almora battle is heating up this spring

- 1 month ago
Coming into Spring Training, there were only a few positional battles that were yet to be decided for the Cubs as they move toward the 2020 opener at the end of the month in Milwaukee. Full Story »

Cubs News and Notes: Chicago shut out, Flu bug and Cubs, Epstein, Roster talk, more

- 1 month ago
Yu was sick but has been released from the hospital. Full Story »

Rangers blank Cubs

- 1 month ago
Other than Ian Happ going 2 for 3, the Cubs had very little to celebrate this afternoon. Full Story »

Chicago Cubs lineup vs. Rangers: Kris Bryant to leadoff, Schwarber at cleanup

- 1 month ago
The Chicago Cubs (5-7) will face off against the Texas Rangers (8-4) on Thursday at 2:05 p.m. CT inside Sloan Park at Mesa, Arizona. The game can be seen on Mar Full Story »

Cubs News and Notes: Cubs lose heartbreaker, Ben Zobrist in camp, Vegas projections, more

- 1 month ago
Surprise! Ben Zobrist showed up at Cubs camp on Tuesday. Full Story »

WATCH: Mic'd up with Ian Happ

- 1 month ago
The Chicago Cubs are having fun being mic'd up the last two games of spring training. On Tuesday, Cubs outfielder was mic'd up during the first six innings of t Full Story »

Rockies win despite homers by Happ, Dewees

- 1 month ago
The Rockies would orchestrate a five-run ninth inning in the comeback victory on Tuesday afternoon. Full Story »

WATCH: Ian Happ smacks homer to leadoff game against Rockies

- 1 month ago
The Chicago Cubs are looking for a spark in the leadoff position for 2020. Currently, standout will get the first chance to start the game offensively for the C Full Story »

Chicago Cubs lineup vs. Rockies: Happ to leadoff, Contreras bats second

- 1 month ago
The Chicago Cubs (5-6) will face off against the Colorado Rockies (5-4) on Tuesday at 2:10 p.m. CT inside Salt River Fields at Talking Stick in Scottsdale, Ariz Full Story »

Cubs News and Notes: Cubs split two games, Rizzo trolls Astros, Hendricks on outing, more

- 1 month ago
On Monday, the Cubs split the squad, hosting the Angels in the afternoon, with the remainder of the team traveling to Walking Stick to face the Oakland A’s last night. Full Story »

Cubs outshine Maddon's Angels

- 1 month ago
Anthony Rizzo and Kris Bryant were mic’d up for six innings. If you don’t think this game was enjoyable to watch… Full Story »

WATCH: Ian Happ homers during 'Carl Hendricks' interview

- 1 month ago
Cubs outfielder is a potential breakout player for 2020. Happ smacked a solo homer in the third inning to put the Cubs up 1-0 against the Angels on Monday after Full Story »

Cubs have agreed to 2020 contracts for 19 players

- 1 month ago
MESA - The Chicago Cubs have agreed to 2020 contract terms with 19 players on their 40-man roster with zero-to-three years of major league service. Terms of the Full Story »

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