Jason Kipnis

Born: 4/3/1987 in Northbrook, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 2011-07-22 | Final Game: 2020-09-27

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Jason Michael Kipnis

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Biography

Jason Kipnis was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball, renowned for his versatility and tenacity during his career from 2011 to 2020. Born in 1987, Kipnis made his debut with the Cleveland Indians and quickly established himself as a key figure in the team's lineup. Over the course of 1,165 games, he recorded 1,147 hits, 126 home runs, and 545 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .260. His ability to contribute both offensively and defensively earned him two All-Star selections, highlighting his impact on the field during his prime years. Kipnis was known for his aggressive playing style, often showcasing his speed on the bases, as evidenced by his 136 stolen bases throughout his career. He played in an era that emphasized power hitting, yet he also demonstrated a strong ability to get on base and drive in runs, making him a valuable asset for his teams. As a member of the Indians, he played a significant role in the team's success, including their run to the World Series in 2016. Kipnis's contributions to the game and his memorable performances have secured his place in baseball history as a skilled and dedicated player.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1165	4404	607	1147	260	24	126	545	136	467	951	0.260	0.333	0.416	0.750	2913.2

Career AVG .260 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .416 vs. league average .409 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.750 vs. league average 0.729 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
2011	CLE	AL	36	136	24	37	9	1	7	19	5	11	34	0.272	.255 (+7%)	.320 (+4%)	.399 (+27%)	.719 (+17%)	357.2
2012	CLE	AL	152	591	86	152	22	4	14	76	31	67	109	0.257	.254 (+1%)	.318 (+5%)	.405 (-6%)	.724 (-1%)	-33.2
2013	CLE	AL	149	564	86	160	36	4	17	84	30	76	143	0.284	.253 (+12%)	.317 (+15%)	.396 (+14%)	.714 (+15%)	1750.3
2014	CLE	AL	129	500	61	120	25	1	6	41	22	50	100	0.240	.251 (-4%)	.313 (-1%)	.386 (-15%)	.700 (-9%)	-712.7
2015	CLE	AL	141	565	86	171	43	7	9	52	12	57	107	0.303	.254 (+19%)	.316 (+17%)	.404 (+12%)	.721 (+14%)	1691.0
2016	CLE	AL	156	610	91	168	41	4	23	82	15	60	146	0.275	.255 (+8%)	.321 (+7%)	.417 (+12%)	.738 (+10%)	1204.1
2017	CLE	AL	90	336	43	78	25	0	12	35	6	28	71	0.232	.254 (-9%)	.324 (-10%)	.425 (-3%)	.750 (-6%)	-491.6
2018	CLE	AL	147	530	65	122	28	1	18	75	7	60	112	0.230	.247 (-7%)	.318 (-1%)	.409 (-5%)	.727 (-3%)	-286.2
2019	CLE	AL	121	458	52	112	23	1	17	65	7	40	88	0.245	.252 (-3%)	.322 (-6%)	.434 (-6%)	.757 (-6%)	-588.6
2020	CHC	NL	44	114	13	27	8	1	3	16	1	18	41	0.237	.244 (-3%)	.321 (+6%)	.417 (-3%)	.739 (+1%)	22.8

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
26	99	9	19	3	1	4	9	3	31	0.192

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2020	NLWC3	CHN	2	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.000
2018	ALDS2	CLE	3	9	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	6	0.111
2017	ALDS1	CLE	5	22	0	4	0	1	0	1	0	8	0.182
2016	ALCS	CLE	5	19	2	1	0	0	1	1	1	3	0.053
2016	ALDS2	CLE	3	11	1	4	0	0	1	3	1	4	0.364
2016	WS	CLE	7	31	6	9	3	0	2	4	0	9	0.290
2013	ALWC	CLE	1	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1	1	6	0	0	1
2B	1086	1072	1584	2822	72	575
OF	25	25	30	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2011	CLE	2B	36	34	58	100	6	16
2012	CLE	2B	146	145	241	440	6	94
2013	CLE	2B	147	146	242	395	12	91
2014	CLE	2B	123	121	181	347	6	63
2015	CLE	2B	124	124	203	311	7	69
2016	CLE	2B	151	151	198	422	12	70
2017	CLE	2B	75	74	107	171	7	41
2017	CLE	OF	11	11	14	0	0	0
2018	CLE	2B	131	129	175	308	9	68
2018	CLE	OF	14	14	16	0	0	0
2019	CLE	2B	117	117	150	253	4	51
2020	CHN	1B	1	1	6	0	0	1
2020	CHN	2B	36	31	29	75	3	12

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	1
Second Base	1086
Center Field	25
Designated Hitter	43

Awards & Honors

Year	Award	Notes
2015	Player of the Month	May
2014	Player of the Week	Week of 2014-07-20
2013	Player of the Month	June
2013	Player of the Week	Week of 2013-06-30
2013	Player of the Week	Week of 2013-06-16