Ian Happ
29-Year-Old
Day-To-Day
Injury Hamstring
2024 Stats
AVG
.247
HR
1
RBI
12
R
14
SB
0
Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Happ inked a three-year, $61 million extension just before the season in March and delivered another solid campaign in left field for the Cubs. His 118 wRC+ was marginally worse than 2022, though he still set career highs in stolen bases (14), RBI (84) and runs (86). Happ also clubbed 21 home runs, which is the third time in five full big-league seasons he's eclipsed the 20-homer mark. He also illustrated more patience, as a 14.6 percent walk rate was an increase of more than five points over 2022. He's not a great fit for the No. 3 spot in the order, but that's still where he was primarily deployed by Chicago for the second straight year. His RBI and run totals could come down if that changes in 2024. Happ doesn't provide big numbers in any one category, but his above-average bat is still an asset for fantasy managers that grab him at the appropriate price. Read Past Outlooks
Dealing with hamstring tightness
Happ was removed from Friday's game against the Marlins due to tightness in his left hamstring, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Manager Craig Counsell said the decision to remove Happ from the game was precautionary, as he missed time during spring training due to a strain in the same hamstring. The 29-year-old's status for the weekend remains unclear, though it's certainly possible he sits down for a game or two in order to properly recover.
Manager Craig Counsell said the decision to remove Happ from the game was precautionary, as he missed time during spring training due to a strain in the same hamstring. The 29-year-old's status for the weekend remains unclear, though it's certainly possible he sits down for a game or two in order to properly recover.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2022
+8%
OPS vs RHP
2024
+29%
OPS vs LHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022vs Left | .741 | 344 | 8 | 39 | .262 | ||||
Since 2022vs Right | .797 | 1073 | 31 | 129 | .257 | ||||
2024vs Left | .875 | 16 | 1 | 4 | .313 | ||||
2024vs Right | .678 | 69 | 0 | 8 | .228 | ||||
2023vs Left | .694 | 191 | 5 | 19 | .225 | ||||
2023vs Right | .830 | 500 | 16 | 65 | .258 | ||||
2022vs Left | .788 | 137 | 2 | 16 | .305 | ||||
2022vs Right | .780 | 504 | 15 | 56 | .261 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2022
+6%
OPS at Home
2024
+55%
OPS at Home
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022Home | .805 | 678 | 16 | 79 | .272 | ||||
Since 2022Away | .763 | 739 | 23 | 89 | .246 | ||||
2024Home | .948 | 29 | 0 | 3 | .333 | ||||
2024Away | .610 | 56 | 1 | 9 | .204 | ||||
2023Home | .749 | 336 | 10 | 44 | .232 | ||||
2023Away | .832 | 355 | 11 | 40 | .264 | ||||
2022Home | .851 | 313 | 6 | 32 | .308 | ||||
2022Away | .716 | 328 | 11 | 40 | .236 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Ian Happ compare to other hitters?
This section compares his stats with all batting seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 400 plate appearances)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
BB/K
0.71BB Rate
14.1%K Rate
20.0%BABIP
.309ISO
.123AVG
.247OBP
.353SLG
.370OPS
.723wOBA
.327Exit Velocity
91.3 mphHard Hit Rate
33.9%Barrels/PA
5.7%Expected BA
.221Expected SLG
.327Sprint Speed
23.0 ft/secGround Ball %
42.9%Line Drive %
19.6%Fly Ball %
37.5%Advanced Batting Stats
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Riding the wave
Happ has scored 24 runs since the All-Star break -- marking the third highest total in baseball in that span.
ANALYSIS
Happ possesses a mediocre .236/.349/.494 slash since the break, but the Cubs winning 15 of the past 20 games is fueling hot fantasy production. Additionally, run production is a sustainable part of Happ's floor given his stellar plate discipline. The 28-year-old owns a top-20 OBP in MLB while ranking third in total walks drawn.
Happ possesses a mediocre .236/.349/.494 slash since the break, but the Cubs winning 15 of the past 20 games is fueling hot fantasy production. Additionally, run production is a sustainable part of Happ's floor given his stellar plate discipline. The 28-year-old owns a top-20 OBP in MLB while ranking third in total walks drawn.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Happ had an interesting season in that his homers came down, but his overall production increased. He reduced his strikeout rate by six full percentage points, and that certainly helped the 45-point imporvement in his batting average as that .271 final figure was the best in six seasons as a big leaguer. Happ also broke the 70 barrier in both runs and RBIs for the first time in his career. The .336 BABIP was the second-highest of his career and his expected stats are not very supportive of the achieved outcomes in 2022. His .305 average against lefties was the first time in five seasons in which Happy has hit above .250 against southpaws as the switch-hitter does most of offensive damage as a lefty. His approach at the plate would be better served hitting first or second in a lineup, but the Cubs primarily used him in the third spot of the lineup last season. That could change should the Cubs alter their roster this winter so be willing to adjust runs or RBI expectations accordingly.
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Delivers go-ahead grand slam
Happ went 3-for-5 with a grand slam and two additional runs scored during Tuesday's 12-11 extra-inning loss to Arizona.
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Triples in Friday win
Happ went 1-for-4 with a walk, a triple, two RBI and two runs scored in Friday's 9-7 win over the Dodgers.
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Reaches base five times
Happ went 4-for-5 with a double, a walk, two RBI and a run scored in Sunday's 9-5 win over the Rangers.
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Back in lineup for exhibition
Happ (hamstring) will start in left field and bat leadoff in Monday's Cactus League game against the Cardinals.
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Hamstring strain lingers
Manager Craig Counsell revealed Saturday that Happ's recovery from a left hamstring injury has plateaued and that he will be held out of the spring lineup until Monday's exhibition against the Cardinals, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
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