Ian Happ is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Chicago Cubs, drafted ninth overall in the 2015 MLB Draft out of the University of Cincinnati. He made his MLB debut in 2017, famously hitting a 413-foot home run for his first career hit, and finished his rookie season with 24 home runs. Known for his defensive prowess and switch-hitting power, Happ earned an All-Star selection in 2022 and won a Gold Glove Award for four consecutive seasons (2022–2025). Before the majors, he excelled at Cincinnati, was named a two-time All-Star in the Cape Cod League, and is now in that league's Hall of Fame. His quick rise from first-round pick to cornerstone player makes him one of the Cubs' most consistent modern stars.