At times this season, Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ has frustrated the fan base with his streakiness at the plate. This is nothing new and has been a repeated trend over the years with Happ. Yet he remains a fan favorite for his superb play in left field (three consecutive Gold Glove Awards) and his character both on and off the field. Still, after hitting just .179 in July, calls for his benching began to ring louder on the North Side.
Happ got off to a solid start this season, hitting .288 in the month of April.