Following the series,the Sun Devils (29-15, 14-6) are second in the Pac-12 standings just behind No. Total Zone Rating and initial framework for Wins above Replacement calculations provided by Sean Smith. After he cleared waivers any other team couldve stepped into the R5 rights by committing a 40-man spot the Cubs sent cash to the Padres to secure Megills permanent rights. src="https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=674090812743125&ev=PageView&noscript=1"/>. [1][4][5] When he was a child, his father played an important role in his baseball life. Indians to try 2B Jason Kipnis in center [20][24][25] In 2008, Kipnis became the second Arizona State player to win the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) Pacific-10 Conference Newcomer of the Year. Therefore, the Braves will only be on the hook for a portion of his $1MM salary. Id be lying if I said I wanted to write this. In the past three years hes combined for a .236/.305/.403 slash (86 OPS+) in 1485 plate appearances. But while he was once a star-caliber second baseman whom Cleveland rewarded with a $52.5MM extension, the former second-round pick has seen his stock tumble in recent seasons. Johan Camargo endured seven demotions and produced a higher OPS at Triple A than Kipnis. Veteran lefty utilityman Ryan Goins is also on hand. Cleveland All 57 players who were on the Braves active roster for at least one day received a World Series ring. [16] In December 2004, the Pioneer Press sports staff selected Kipnis as a member of its "2004 North Stars", the all-star football team for the Central Suburban League's North Division. After signing a minor league deal with the Cubs last season, Kipnis ended up getting regular work at second base, getting a bit more playing time than young platoon partner Nico Hoerner. Albeit in the smaller sample size of only 135 plate appearances, Kipnis delivered his best offensive performance in four seasons, hitting .237/.341/.404 with three home runs, good for a slightly above-average 101 OPS+ and 103 wRC+. On the down side, Kipnis didnt make much hard contact and his strikeout rate ballooned to a career-high 30.4%. [66] It was the first time in major league history that a player had homered in four consecutive games within two weeks of his major league debut. The Sun Devils will likely fall in the Top-25 rankings, but were last projected to play at the Durham Regional hosted by Duke. The plan will be for Kipnis to play again on Saturday for about five or six innings and get a day off on Sunday. 'I remember it all': Jason Kipnis is prepared for end of In 2008, Kipnis batted .371 with 14 home runs and 73 runs batted in. The player he used to be didnt have all that. Jason Kipnis, Atlanta Braves, 2B - News, Stats, Bio The Chicago-area native was a second-round draft pick by the Cleveland franchise in 2009 and made his debut two years later. The bats havent been silent for ASU with four home runs that propelled ASU to avoid the sweep on Sunday.