Ian Happ
Definition
Ian Happ is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball.
Born August 12, 1994, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he was selected ninth overall by the Cubs in the first round of the 2015 MLB Draft and is known for his switch-hitting versatility and defensive skills.
Nicknamed 'Happer,' Happ has become a key player for the Cubs, blending power hitting with multi-positional outfield play.
Examples
Ian Happ switch-hits like he's got a deal with the baseball gods – lefty power one inning, righty rockets the next.
Pitchers see Ian Happ at the plate and suddenly remember they left the oven on at home.
With Ian Happ patrolling center field, pop flies go to die in a spectacular web-gem graveyard.
Ian Happ's beard game is as strong as his bat flip – pure Cubs swagger in every at-bat.