Ian Happ
Active Player
Born: 8/12/1994 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 2017-05-13
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 205 lbs
Full name: Ian Edward Happ
Biography
Ian Happ is an active professional baseball player, born in 1994, who has made a significant impact in Major League Baseball since his debut on May 13, 2017. Currently playing as a position player, Happ has established himself as a key contributor for his team, showcasing a blend of power and speed on the field. Over the course of his career, he has participated in 989 games, accumulating 812 hits, 150 home runs, and 478 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .248. His ability to steal bases is evident, with a total of 64 stolen bases to his name.
Happ's performance earned him an All-Star selection, highlighting his status as one of the notable players in the league during the current era of competitive baseball. Known for his versatility and strong offensive capabilities, he continues to adapt and refine his game, contributing to his team's success. As he progresses through the 2023 season and beyond, Ian Happ remains a significant figure in the sport, reflecting the evolving dynamics of baseball in the modern era.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1139 | 3845 | 567 | 950 | 217 | 16 | 173 | 557 | 70 | 540 | 1175 | 0.247 | 0.343 | 0.447 | 0.790 | 6641.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | CHC | NL | 115 | 364 | 62 | 92 | 17 | 3 | 24 | 68 | 8 | 39 | 129 | 0.253 | 813.5 |
| 2018 | CHC | NL | 142 | 387 | 56 | 90 | 19 | 2 | 15 | 44 | 8 | 70 | 167 | 0.233 | 571.7 |
| 2019 | CHC | NL | 58 | 140 | 25 | 37 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 30 | 2 | 15 | 39 | 0.264 | 440.4 |
| 2020 | CHC | NL | 57 | 198 | 27 | 51 | 11 | 1 | 12 | 28 | 1 | 30 | 63 | 0.258 | 647.5 |
| 2021 | CHC | NL | 148 | 465 | 63 | 105 | 20 | 1 | 25 | 66 | 9 | 62 | 156 | 0.226 | 451.0 |
| 2022 | CHC | NL | 158 | 573 | 72 | 155 | 42 | 2 | 17 | 72 | 9 | 58 | 149 | 0.271 | 1245.6 |
| 2023 | CHC | NL | 158 | 580 | 86 | 144 | 35 | 4 | 21 | 84 | 14 | 99 | 153 | 0.248 | 1183.4 |
| 2024 | CHC | NL | 153 | 569 | 89 | 138 | 34 | 2 | 25 | 86 | 13 | 80 | 168 | 0.243 | 1287.9 |
| 2025 | CHC | NL | 150 | 569 | 87 | 138 | 32 | 0 | 23 | 79 | 6 | 87 | 151 | 0.243 | 0 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | CHC | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | - |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 0.333 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | NLWC3 | CHN | 2 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.500 |
| 2018 | NLWC | CHN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 |
| 2017 | NLCS | CHN | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.250 |
| 2017 | NLDS2 | CHN | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 11 | 5 | 58 | 6 | 0 | 7 |
| 2B | 67 | 41 | 57 | 104 | 4 | 16 |
| 3B | 34 | 18 | 18 | 41 | 3 | 4 |
| OF | 850 | 766 | 1428 | 49 | 12 | 8 |
| P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | CHN | 2B | 44 | 28 | 39 | 79 | 2 | 13 |
| 2017 | CHN | 3B | 4 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| 2017 | CHN | OF | 82 | 60 | 100 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | CHN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | CHN | 1B | 2 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 2018 | CHN | 2B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | CHN | 3B | 20 | 12 | 9 | 21 | 2 | 1 |
| 2018 | CHN | OF | 115 | 88 | 164 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | CHN | 1B | 7 | 3 | 43 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| 2019 | CHN | 2B | 13 | 9 | 14 | 18 | 1 | 3 |
| 2019 | CHN | 3B | 8 | 5 | 6 | 15 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 | CHN | OF | 29 | 11 | 35 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | CHN | 1B | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | CHN | OF | 56 | 53 | 87 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 | CHN | 2B | 8 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | CHN | 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | CHN | OF | 123 | 115 | 205 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | CHN | OF | 147 | 143 | 277 | 8 | 3 | 1 |
| 2023 | CHN | OF | 154 | 152 | 253 | 12 | 3 | 4 |
| 2024 | CHN | OF | 144 | 144 | 307 | 11 | 1 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| First Base | 11 |
| Second Base | 67 |
| Third Base | 34 |
| Left Field | 640 |
| Center Field | 240 |
| Right Field | 69 |
| Designated Hitter | 24 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Gold Glove | LF |
| 2023 | Gold Glove | OF |
| 2022 | Gold Glove | OF |
| 2019 | Player of the Week | Week of 2019-09-28 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 18th | 1.0 | 420 | 0 |
| 2017 | Rookie of the Year | NL | 8th | 1.0 | 150 | 0 |