Chicago Cubs: Ian Happ named best dual threat LF in Major League Baseball
The Chicago Cubs are preparing for a 2026 season that, they hope, will see them compete for a World Series title. While their young talent is widely expected to form the basis for their success, as it did last year, they are also going to rely on the continued contributions of left fielder Ian Happ.
Indeed, Happ has been a fixture in the Cubs lineup for years. However, 2026 is the final year of his contract with Chicago. There is a distinct possibility that this could be his final year in the Windy City.
And if it is, the Cubs will lose a player that has been declared the best dual threat left fielder in baseball.
Chicago Cubs star Ian Happ named the best dual threat left fielder in Major League Baseball
Mar 24, 2025; Mesa, Arizona, USA; Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ (8) hits against the Atlanta Braves in the first inning at Sloan Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images
Bleacher Report recently released an article in which they named the best dual threat player at each position. Happ was the only Cubs player to make the list, with the explanation:
The Book on His Batting
“Contrary to Cal Raleigh and Ketel Marte, Ian Happ is not a particularly balanced switch-hitter. There was a 104-point gap between his OPS as a lefty and his OPS as a righty last year.
“Yet after three straight years of 20-odd homers and an OPS+ in the 120 range, there is nonetheless something to be said for Happ’s level. It’s a high floor that is preferable to some of the higher ceilings at the position, such as Jarren Duran’s.”
The Book on His Fielding
“Happ and Steven Kwan are both four-time defending Gold Glove winners in left field. And if anyone’s being honest, Kwan is the better defender of the two.
“Yet beyond being the significantly more productive hitter, Happ gets points for having a more reliable arm than Kwan. He only has three fewer outfield assists since 2022, but also 11 fewer throwing errors.”
Happ is a one-time All-Star and four-time Gold Glove award winner in left field. Additionally, he has hit 20 or more home runs in four of the past five years.
This season could prove to be an extra productive one for Happ, as he is in a contract year. It would not be surprising to see him put up the best offensive year of his career as he is scheduled to hit free agency in 2027.
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