Ian Happ,Chicago Cubs (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
The Chicago Cubs and the center field position is set, but who’s the backup? Or the backup’s backup?
I have to admit, the Chicago Cubs center field belongs to Ian Happ, hands down. In 57 of 60 games, he posted a slash line of .258/.361/.505/.866 and an OPS+ of 131, the highest in his short career. He also had an OBP of .361. Again, the highest–but short (58 games–minor leagues–and 57 games in the past two years).
He had a wOBA of .