Cubs’ Ian Happ
Cubs center fielder Ian Happ takes batting practice during spring training at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz., on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019.
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Photos of the Cubs top pick in the 2015 draft, Ian Happ.
Cubs center fielder Ian Happ stretches during spring training at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz., on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019.
(Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Cubs center fielder Ian Happ wears his game uniform before practice at Sloan Park in Mesa, Ariz., on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019.
(Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Ian Happ high-fives young fans as the team is announced during the opening day of Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand Chicago on Friday, Jan. 18, 2019.
(Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Cubs player Ian Happ speaks to students and faculty as part of a community service day during which the Cubs partnered with Good Sports, a nonprofit that gives kids lifelong benefits of sport and physical activity by providing equipment, apparel and footwear to those most in need Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019, at Patrick Henry Elementary School in Chicago. More than $110,000 of new sports equipment will be donated to 110 Chicago schools to help support physical education programs.
(Erin Hooley/Chicago Tribune)Cubs center fielder Ian Happ walks towards the team’s offices after the Cubs lost to Rockies in the NL wild-card game the night before at Wrigley Field on Wednesday Oct. 3, 2018.
(Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Cubs batter Ian Happ rounds the bases after hitting a three-run homer in the seventh inning against the Reds at Wrigley Field on Friday, Sept. 14, 2018.
(Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Cubs outfielder Ian Happ hits the ivy to retire Brewers batter Christian Yelich in the ninth inning at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2018.
(Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)Ian Happ dives for a ground ball against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on July 27, 2018, in St. Louis, Mo.
(Dilip Vishwanat / Getty Images)The Cubs’ Ian Happ slides into second base as Arizona shortstop Nick Ahmed’s throw allows a run to score in the eighth inning on July 25, 2018.
(Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)Ian Happ celebrates in the eighth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks on July 25, 2018, at Wrigley Field.
(Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)Cubs third baseman Ian Happ after being stranded on base in the fourth inningon July 24, 2018 at Wrigley Field.
(Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)The Cubs’ Ian Happ loses his helmet after scoring against the San Francisco Giants in the seventh inning July 10, 2018, in San Francisco.
(Ben Margot / AP)Ian Happ steals third base against the St. Louis Cardinals on July 22, 2018, at Wrigley Field.
(David Banks / Getty Images)Cubs outfielder Ian Happ fails to catch a foul ball hit by the Braves’ Nick Markakis in the ninth inning at SunTrust Park on May 15, 2018, in Atlanta.
(Kevin C. Cox / Getty Images)Cubs center fielder Ian Happ sits in the dugout Monday, May 14, 2018 at Wrigley Field.
(Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)Cubs center fielder Ian Happ (8) watches the flight of his three-run home run to left field during the eighth inning against the Marlins on Monday, May 7, 2018.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)Cubs center fielder Ian Happ (8) returns to the dugout after his two-run home run against the Marlins during the fourth inning on Monday, May 7, 2018.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)Cubs outfielder Ian Happ hits a two-run home run in the fourth inning against the Marlins at Wrigley Field on May 7, 2018.
(Jonathan Daniel / Getty Images)The Cubs’ Ian Happ, left, slides safely into home ahead of the throw to Marlins’ J.T. Realmuto during the second inning Tuesday, May 8, 2018.
(Jim Young / AP)Cubs center fielder Ian Happ (8) sits on the ground during warmups before playing the Rockies at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, May 1, 2018.
(Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)Cubs outfielder Ian Happ (8) makes a catch Thursday, April 19, 2018, at Wrigley Field.
(Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)Cubs center fielder Ian Happ (8) throws his helmet after striking out during the sixth inning against the Cardinals at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, April 17, 2018.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)The Cubs’ Ian Happ runs the bases after hitting a solo home run off the Blue Jays’ Nick Tepesch during the fourth inning, Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017.
(Kamil Krzaczynski / AP)Cubs center fielder Ian Happ (8) slides safely into second base under the glove of Pirates second baseman Adam Frazier (26) during the first inning on Thursday, April 12, 2018.
(Matt Marton / AP)Cubs center fielder Ian Happ (8) walks off after flying out to end the seventh inning on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at Wrigley Field.
(Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)Cubs center fielder Ian Happ walks on the field before the Cubs home opener against the Pirates at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, April, 10 2018.
(Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)The Cubs’ Ian Happ watches his bases-loaded pop up against the Brewers on Saturday, April 7, 2018, in Milwaukee.
(Tom Lynn / AP)Ian Happ misses a double by Reds’ Tucker Barnhart in the sixth inning on Monday, April 2, 2018, in Cincinnati.
(John Minchillo / AP)Ian Happ runs the bases after hitting a home run on the first pitch of the 2018 season against the the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park in Miami, Thursday, March 29, 2018.
(MATIAS J. OCNER / AP)Ian Happ makes a diving catch on a long ball by Jesus Aguilar to end the 3rd inning in the Cubs’ first spring training game at Maryvale Park in Phoenix on Friday Feb. 23, 2018.
(Nancy Stone / Chicago Tribune)Ian Happ makes a diving catch on a long ball by Jesus Aguilar to end the 3rd inning in their first spring training game at Maryvale Park in Phoenix Friday Feb. 23, 2018.
(Nancy Stone / Chicago Tribune)Ian Happ walks on the field during batting practice at Cubs spring training in Sloan Park Sunday Feb. 18, 2018, in Mesa, Ariz.
(Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)Jason Heyward talks with Ian Happ while players warm up during the first day of pitchers and catchers practice at Sloan Park during Cubs spring training Wednesday Feb. 14, 2018, in Mesa, Ariz.
(Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)Ian Happ works the crowd during the team’s annual convention on Friday, Jan. 12, 2018, in Chicago.
(Charles Rex Arbogast / AP)Cubs center fielder Ian Happ (8) looks on during batting practice before Game 4 of the National League Championship Series at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017.
(Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)Ian Happ reacts after striking out during the seventh inning of Game 3 of the National League Championship Series against the Dodgers, Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017.
(Nam Y. Huh / AP)Ian Happ smiles before Game 4 of the National League Division Series against the Nationals at Wrigley Field on Oct. 10, 2017.
(Jonathan Daniel / Getty Images)Ian Happ dives into the stand for a foul ball hit by Joey Votto of the Reds during the first inning Sept. 29, 2017, at Wrigley Field.
(David Banks / Getty Images)Ian Happ rounds the bases after hitting a home run against the Cardinals in the first inning at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Sept. 28, 2017.
(Dilip Vishwanat / Getty Images)Cubs player Ian Happ looks on from the dugout in the eighth inning of a game against the Brewers at Miller Park in Milwaukee on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017.
(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)Cubs center fielder Ian Happ (8) slides into third base during the fourth inning against the Braves at Wrigley Field Friday, Sept. 1, 2017.
(Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)Cubs second baseman Ian Happ rounds the bases after his two run home run against the Pirates at Wrigley Field on Wednesday Aug. 30, 2017.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)Ian Happ celebrates in the dugout after his solo home run against the Blue Jays during the fourth inning at Wrigley Field on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)Ian Happ hugs Javier Baez at the end of the Cubs’ 4-3 win over the Blue Jays at Wrigley Field on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)Cubs center fielder Ian Happ leaves dressed in an “Easy Rider”-themed outfit after the Cubs lost to the Nationals at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Aug. 6, 2017.
(Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)Cubs outfielder Ian Happ makes a catch off a ball hit by Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman during the sixth inning at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Aug. 6, 2017.
(Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)Cubs center fielder Ian Happ heads to third base after a throwing error to second base in the seventh inning against the Nationals at Wrigley Field on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017.
(John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)Cubs left fielder Ian Happ takes the field Tuesday, July 25, 2017, at Wrigley Field.
(Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)Cubs left fielder Ian Happ walks the field before facing the Rays on Wednesday, July 5, 2017, at Wrigley Field.
(Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)The Cubs’ Ian Happ argues with home plate umpire Larry Vanover after being called out on strikes to end the sixth inning against the Nationals at Nationals Park on June 27, 2017, in Washington.
(Greg Fiume / Getty Images)The Cubs’ Ian Happ throws to first base for a force out of the Pirates’ Gregory Polanco in the fourth inning at PNC Park on June 16, 2017, in Pittsburgh.
(Justin Berl / Getty Images)The Cubs’ Ian Happ hits a grand slam in the second inning against the Mets on June 13, 2017, at Citi Field in New York City.
(Elsa / Getty Images)The Cubs’ Ian Happ breaks his bat and is out as he hits a foul ball that is caught for the out to end the sixth inning against the Rockies at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Friday, June 9, 2017.
(Jose M. Osorio / Chicago Tribune)The Cubs’ Ian Happ helps collect baseball and softball equipment at the Park at Wrigley in Chicago on Wednesday, June 7, 2017. Cubs employees will be sorting and packing approximately $90,000 worth of equipment to be donated to six Little Leagues in Chicago thanks to a partnership with Cubs Charities and Good Sports.
(Jose M. Osorio / Chicago Tribune)Cubs baserunner Ian Happ rounds the bases before scoring on two-run double by Jon Jay in the seventh inning against the Marlins at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Tuesday, June 6, 2017.
(Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)The Cubs’ Ian Happ, center, celebrates with Ben Zobrist, left, and Jason Heyward after the Cubs defeated the Cardinals 7-6 on Sunday, June 4, 2017, in Chicago.
(Nam Y. Huh / AP)Fans react after the three-run home run by Cubs center fielder Ian Happ rounding the bases during the fourth inning against the Cardinals at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Sunday, June 4, 2017.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)Cubs center fielder Ian Happ in the dugout after his solo home run against the Cardinals during the third inning at Wrigley Field on Sunday, June 4, 2017.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)The Cubs’ Ian Happ, right, strikes out swinging as Padres catcher Austin Hedges makes the catch during the eighth inning in San Diego on Monday, May 29, 2017.
(Alex Gallardo / AP)Cubs center fielder Ian Happ departs for the team’s Anchorman-themed road trip Thursday, May 25, 2017, at Wrigley Field.
(Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)Cubs center fielder Ian Happ slides into second base with an RBI double against Brewers shortstop Orlando Arcia in the first inning Sunday, May 21, 2017, at Wrigley Field.
(Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)Cubs center fielder Ian Happ rounds the bases after his solo home run against the Reds during the fifth inning at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, May 16, 2017.
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)The Cubs’ Ian Happ at bat during the sixth inning against the Cardinals on Sunday, May 14, 2017, in St. Louis.
(Tim Spyers / AP)Th Cubs’ Ian Happ rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run in his debut against the Cardinals in the seventh inning at Busch Stadium on May 13, 2017, in St. Louis.
(Dilip Vishwanat / Getty Images)Ian Happ high-fives teammates including Taylor Davis after Happ hit a three-run home run in the fifth inning against the Reds during the Cubs’ exhibition game on March 25, 2017, in Las Vegas.
(Ethan Miller / Getty Images)Ian Happ, right, attempts to field a ground ball from the Reds’ Eugenio Suarez as the Cubs’ Chesny Young looks on during an exhibition game in Las Vegas on Saturday, March 25, 2017.
(Chase Stevens / AP)Ian Happ connects for a single against the Mariners during the second inning of a spring training game Friday, March 10, 2017, in Peoria, Ariz.
(Ross D. Franklin / AP)Ian Happ hits a double during the second inning against the Oakland Athletics in the opening game of Cubs spring training on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017 in Mesa, Ariz.
(Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)Ian Happ works out during spring training at the Under Armour Performance Center on Monday, Feb. 20, 2017, in Mesa, Ariz.
(John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)Tennessee Smokies infielder Ian Happ during a game against the Chattanooga Lookouts on July 13, 2016 in Sevierville, Tenn.
(Wade Payne for the Chicago Tribu / Chicago Tribune)Tennessee Smokies infielder Ian Happ during a game against the Chattanooga Lookouts on July 13, 2016 in Sevierville, Tenn.
(Wade Payne for the Chicago Tribu / Chicago Tribune)Tennessee Smokies infielder Ian Happ during a game against the Chattanooga Lookouts on July 13, 2016 in Sevierville, Tenn.
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