Ian Happ
29-Year-Old
2024 Stats
AVG
.000
HR
0
RBI
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R
0
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
Back in lineup for exhibition
Happ (hamstring) will start in left field and bat leadoff in Monday's Cactus League game against the Cardinals.
ANALYSIS
Happ will be making his fourth start in eight days but just his third in left field since he was shut down for a little over two weeks earlier this month due to a left hamstring strain. Following Happ's most recent start this past Thursday, manager Craig Counsell said that the outfielder had plateaued in his recovery from the hamstring strain, but Happ's presence in the lineup four days later suggests he's still on track to be ready to go for Thursday's season opener versus the Rangers. The Cubs could continue to exercise some caution with Happ early in the season by giving him more starts as a designated hitter rather than a left fielder, and the hamstring issue may naturally result in him being less active as a base stealer after he pilfered a career-high 14 bags in 2023.
Happ will be making his fourth start in eight days but just his third in left field since he was shut down for a little over two weeks earlier this month due to a left hamstring strain. Following Happ's most recent start this past Thursday, manager Craig Counsell said that the outfielder had plateaued in his recovery from the hamstring strain, but Happ's presence in the lineup four days later suggests he's still on track to be ready to go for Thursday's season opener versus the Rangers. The Cubs could continue to exercise some caution with Happ early in the season by giving him more starts as a designated hitter rather than a left fielder, and the hamstring issue may naturally result in him being less active as a base stealer after he pilfered a career-high 14 bags in 2023.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2022
+10%
OPS vs RHP
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OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022vs Left | .734 | 328 | 7 | 35 | .259 | ||||
Since 2022vs Right | .805 | 1004 | 31 | 121 | .259 | ||||
2024vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2024vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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
+3%
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OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022Home | .799 | 649 | 16 | 76 | .269 | ||||
Since 2022Away | .775 | 683 | 22 | 80 | .250 | ||||
2024Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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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
0.65BB Rate
14.3%K Rate
22.1%BABIP
.299ISO
.183AVG
.248OBP
.360SLG
.431OPS
.791wOBA
.350Exit Velocity
89.9 mphHard Hit Rate
31.2%Barrels/PA
5.6%Expected BA
.254Expected SLG
.427Sprint Speed
22.7 ft/secGround Ball %
41.7%Line Drive %
21.3%Fly Ball %
37.0%Advanced Batting Stats
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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.
More Fantasy News
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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Starting in left field
Happ (hamstring) is starting in left field and batting sixth in Tuesday's Cactus League game against the Diamondbacks.
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Back in lineup at DH
Happ (hamstring) will serve as the Cubs' designated hitter and leadoff batter in Sunday's Cactus League game against the Rangers.
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Remains on track for Opening Day
Cubs manager Craig Counsell said Wednesday that Happ (hamstring) remains on track to be ready for Opening Day, Jared Wyllys of AllCHGO.com reports.
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Takes BP
Happ (hamstring) was able to take part in batting practice Wednesday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
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