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The Chicago Cubs Ian Happ considered a top-10 left fielder entering this season

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Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ (8) makes a catch on San Francisco Giants first baseman Wilmer Flores (not pictured) during the second inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory

The Chicago Cubs have a lot of talent throughout its roster heading into the 2026 season. They are expected to do well this season, and one player in particular is in the spotlight. This outfield has some of the top talent in the majors, but where do they rank specifically in terms of MLB left fielders? Let’s take a look at comparing the position to the rest of the league.

Bleacher Report ranks Chicago Cubs left fielder Ian Happ 10th at the position

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MLB: Oakland Athletics at Chicago Cubs Sep 17, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ (8) hits a solo home run against the Oakland Athletics during the third inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

The Cubs have one of the top left fielders in MLB with Ian Happ manning the position. Bleacher Report’s Joel Reuter curated a list ranking all 30 starting left fielders entering the 2026 season. The Cubs have one of the better left fielders, as Happ was placed ninth. Below is what Reuter wrote about Happ:

“Happ has won four straight NL Gold Glove Awards in left field, and he has averaged 36 doubles, 22 home runs and 80 RBI while posting a 119 OPS+ during that same stretch. The longest tenured Cubs player is one of baseball’s best two-way outfielders, and he is entering the final season of a three-year, $61 million extension.”

Happ is entering a contract season, so he is extra motivated to have a strong season. Happ has been the best defender in left field with four consecutive gold gloves at the position. Last season at the plate was one of the best of his career as well. He would play 153 games and post a .762 OPS with 23 homers, 79 RBI, 87 runs scored, and six steals on nine attempts. Below are the order of the left fielders ranked ahead of Happ:

  1. Juan Soto
  2. Roman Anthony
  3. Cody Bellinger
  4. Jackson Chourio
  5. Wyatt Langford
  6. Riley Greene
  7. James Wood
  8. Kyle Stowers

By the end of the 2026 season, Happ can easily climb his way to the top five of the rankings with some offensive consistency. He is not the only corner outfielder on the roster who is top-10 at their position. It will be intriguing to see how high he will climb on this list by the end of the year.

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