Kipnis announced the . In addition, Ken is a broadcaster and regular contributor to Fox Sports' MLB telecasts. [12][14] As a senior in 2004, Kipnis had 49 pass receptions for 956 yards and 10 touchdowns. Kipnis hits the bench after going 0-for-2 with a walk in the series opener. [Hector Gmez] "David Ortz: The Latino country (Dominican Republic) that produces the most baseball players doesn't have a stadium that can be approved by MLB so they can play games in the Dominican Republic during the regular season, we are embarrassing." Jason Kipnis assigned to Mahoning Valley Scrappers from Cleveland Indians. He finished with 16 home runs, 71 RBIs, 27 steals in 33 attempts, 51 walks and 32 strikeouts. Kipnis (undisclosed) isn't starting Saturday against the Brewers. 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. Sure enough, Kipnis posted a .590 OPS over the final month, culminating in a 102 wRC+, though that was his highest mark since 2016. 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 | On February 15, 2021, Kipnis signed a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves organization that included an invitation to Spring Training. [20][24][25] In 2008, Kipnis became the second Arizona State player to win the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) Pacific-10 Conference Newcomer of the Year. In college, Kipnis was an All-American and the 2009 Pacific-10 Conference Player of the Year for the Sun Devils. He played baseball for the Sun Devils and double-majored in psychology and sociology. [52][53][54][55] By midseason, the publication ranked him 31st-best in the minors. July 8, 2009: Kipnis was later named a member of the 2013 American League All Star team. [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. he hit .244 (39-160) w/12 2B, 3 HR, 13 RBI and 20 runs in 40 gamesPrior to D.L. After one season with the Chicago Cubs, Jason Kipnis is heading elsewhere, as the second baseman has agreed to a deal with the Atlanta Braves. of 1998 (50H/30R)His 19 hits over a 7-game span, May 9-16, equaled a club recordHad 8 games of at least 3 hits for the month and on the year had 18 such games, tied for 2nd in the league (had 16 mutli-hit games in May)Jason did not let up in June, hitting .358 (34-95) with 9 2B, 1 HR, 8 RBI and 15 runs scored in 25 games to seal his second All-Star bid in the player ballotingHit in a career-best 20 straight games from June 3-26, the third-longest hitting streak in the A.L. On June 1, Kipnis was voted the AL Player of the Month for May. Two-time All-Star Jason Kipnis announced his retirement from baseball on Monday. He thought someone had overthrown a ball and hit him in the ribs. Made 145 starts at second and 3 starts at DH while making starts at 5 spots in the batting order. [1][10][11] As an all-conference junior, Kipnis batted .455 with a school-record 11 home runs. She describes herself as a personal trainer, nutrition specialist, and bikini competitor. A few hours later, he was in the middle of the infield next to superstar shortstop Javy Baez for an intrasquad scrimmage. (Teammate Ike Davis earned the award two years earlier.) Weve been working out together since 2018, Cronenworth said. [4][40] His big game was voted second in the 2010 Fans Choice "Best Game" Minor League Baseball Yearly Awards. Find Where Were You When The World Stopped Turning stock photos and editorial news pictures from Getty Images. 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. We talk about hitting all the time. Jason Kipnis assigned to Akron Aeros from Kinston Indians. Kipnis will sit for Game 2 of the Wild Card Series against the Marlins on Thursday. 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. "[49], Baseball Prospectus ranked him as the 28th-highest prospect in baseball (".300 hitter, with 1218 home runs") and the best in the organization. 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. To be able to do it in Chicago . The list included bit contributors such as infielder Sean Kazmar Jr., and pitchers Jay Flaa and Ty Tice, and even Jasseel De La Cruz, who was active for one day but did not pitch. Atlanta decided to keep guys who werent producing. The Kipnis family, a clan of devoted Cubs fans from Northbrook, had to abandon its allegiance during the World Series. [1][12], As a freshman at Glenbrook North, Kipnis played soccer, setting the school's single-season goal scoring record with 41. During his August stint between hamstring injuries batted .204 (10/49) with 6 runs, 3 doubles, 3 homers and 4 RBI in 13 games (.699 OPS)After being activated the final time on Sept. 16, he batted .273 (9/33) with 5 runs, 3 2B, 1 HR and 5 RBI to finish out the campaign, making his first career Major League appearance in the outfield (started 11 games in center field over 11 Sept/Oct. Jason Michael Kipnis (born April 3, 1987; nicknamed "Kip")[1] is an American former professional baseball second baseman. [1][4][5] When he was a child, his father played an important role in his baseball life. So did Travis Demeritte, who played outfield, where the opportunity was greater, but also never made it to the majors. Youre just like, All right. You kind of adopt that villain role.. HOME. On the season, he's slashing .256/.374/.463 through 32 games with three homers and 14 RBI. Ill admit, most of the postgame interviews I conduct for Fox Sports, even in the postseason, are not terribly meaningful or revealing. August 4, 2021: Gwinnett Stripers placed 2B Jason Kipnis on the 7-day injured list. Kipnis was a two-time All-Star, in 2013 and 2015. and runs scored (equaled) as he became one of the most productive lead-off hitters in the leagueLed American League second basemen in average, on-base, slugging and OPS and also ranked among American League overall leaders in a variety of categories (see box on next page) and led all A.L. "I was lucky to be drafted by you. His older sister Amanda played softball at the University of Maryland. [83] On March 27, 2021, Kipnis was released by the Braves. Kipnis announced his retirement from baseball on Monday, on his personal Twitter account. David Bote takes over at second base. Jalen Carter Facing Charges in Connection With Racing . 6-keys: media/spln/mlb/reg/free/playerprofiles, Kik Hernndez recounts on-field bathroom accident, Phillies top prospect Andrew Painter has tender elbow, Max Scherzer fools hitter with new pitch clock rules, Report: Padres looking to extend Juan Soto, Josh Hader, Four international prospects to watch in the WBC, MLB rumors: Mets add Pillar to outfield for 2021. The baseball world did not stop. Nico Hoerner will start at second base and bat ninth. [40] At the same time, Kipnis made a successful conversion to second base.[4][41]. [20], After two years at the University of Kentucky, Kipnis transferred to Arizona State University. The Road Ahead for Jason Kipnis. Be the best Jason Kipnis fan you can be with Bleacher Report. Kipnis will take a seat after going 0-for-3 with three strikeouts Tuesday. The trade deadline fell right in the middle of his stint on the injured list. He had rooted his entire life for the Cubs to break the Curse of the Billy Goat. games)No errors over his 11 games in the outfield. [ Answer ] 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. Jason Kipnis grew up in Northbrook, IL and played one season for the Cubs. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. "[13][14][15], After graduating from high school in 2005, Kipnis attended the University of Kentucky and then Arizona State University. [1][3][24] In May 2008, he won the Pacific-10 Player of the Week award. Each day in March, NBC Sports Chicago is previewing one player from the Cubs' expected 2020 Opening Day roster. On February 18, 2020, Kipnis signed a minor league contract with the Chicago Cubs. Obviously, I saw him away from his time in Cleveland. Unlike many baseball players who fly south in the winter, Kipnis has a local apartment where he enjoys hanging out with his longtime buddies from Glenbrook North. [9][13][14][46] Baseball Prospectus ranked him as Cleveland's top prospect. "light" - Google News September 07, 2020 at 10:41AM https://ift.tt/3i9iR8A Cubs OF Jason . 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. Kipnis, though, knew the final victory would be the most difficult to secure. 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. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 2020 Topps Update #U-158 Jason Kipnis Chicago Cubs at the best online prices at eBay! from July 9-August 5 and August 23-Sept. [74] He was also named the American League Player of the Month for June. Im starting to. [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. 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. 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. Right shoulder inflammation. Kipnis was the first Glenbrook North High School (Northbrook, IL) position player to play in an All-Star Game ( 2013 & 2015 ). Kipnis is dealing with an undisclosed minor injury, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports. Among the reserves, Pablo Sandoval made the teams Opening Day roster and hit four pinch-hit home runs by May 8. The 35-year-old Kipnis last played in 2021, when he was a member of the Atlanta organization. The player was born on 3 April 1987 in Northbrook, Illinois. The new baseball. We'll see you soon! 23 days ago. There is no easing into anything. 0:32. Most were more versatile than Kipnis, who was essentially a second baseman. Cleveland Indians sent 2B Jason Kipnis on a rehab assignment to Columbus Clippers. Grew up in suburban ChicagoHis favorite team was the Chicago BullsIdolized Michael JordanHis favorite baseball player was Ken Griffey, JrIn 2014, was a charter member of the Taylor Hooton Foundations Advisory Board of active major-league playersThe non-profit is widely acknowledged as the leader in the advocacy against the use of performance- and appearance-enhancing drugs by the youth of AmericaThroughout his career, has been very active in the communityHas hosted military personnel at games and has worked with youth baseball campsWas Clevelands 2012 nominee for the Roberto Clemente AwardPlayed three seasons collegiately for the University of Kentucky and Arizona State University as an outfielderRedshirted with UK in 2006, and played for them in 2007 before transferring to ASUIn 2008, was the Pac-10 Newcomer of the Year, First Team All-Pac-10 and a Third Team All-American by Baseball America Following the season, was drafted by the San Diego Padres in the fourth round, but opted to return to collegeIn his final collegiate season, 2009, was the Pac-10 Player of the Year, hitting .384 with 21 doubles, 16 home runs and 71 RBI in 63 gamesEarned First Team All-America honors by Baseball America and Collegiate BaseballGraduated from Glenbrook North High School in Northbrook, Ill., where he played baseball and footballEarned First Team All-State honors on the diamondStarred as a wide receiver on the football teamSet school records for catches, yards and touchdowns in a season, and received All-Conference honors. Kipnis announced Monday via his personal Twitter account that he has retired from professional baseball. In the spring of 2007, Kipnis batted .337 for the Wildcats with a .450 on-base percentage as an outfielder while stealing 11 bases in 12 attempts in 34 games. Cleveland Indians placed 2B Jason Kipnis on the 10-day disabled list. Join. Kipnis owns an .856 OPS on the season, though that's mostly due to an early hot streak, as his OPS over the last 21 games sits at just .671. Instead, he had torn his oblique. This might come as puzzling to. 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. He attended Glenbrook North High School in the suburbs of Chicago where he earned three letters playing baseball for the Glenbrook North Spartans. I thought I could have helped the team more than they were. But he has yet to reflect much upon his professional career, which began when Cleveland selected him out of Arizona State in the second round of the 2009 draft.