Overview

• Ian Happ played his 1,000th career game with the Chicago Cubs, becoming one of only eight active MLB players to reach this milestone with a single team.
• Happ received a standing ovation from fans at Wrigley Field and acknowledged the crowd before hitting a leadoff double in the first inning.
• In the seventh inning, he made a highlight-reel diving catch with a 25% catch probability, showcasing the defensive skills that earned him three consecutive Gold Gloves since 2022.
• Drafted by the Cubs in 2015, Happ is one of only three players drafted by the team to play 1,000 games with the franchise, alongside Mark Grace and Shawon Dunston.
• Happ's milestone underscores his loyalty to the Cubs, solidified by a $61 million, three-year contract signed in 2023, and his role as a core team leader.