MLB Spring Training 2015: 5 Second Basemen To Watch
By DJ Smith
3. Jason Kipnis
Sep 14, 2014; Detroit, MI, USA; Cleveland Indians second baseman Jason Kipnis (22) makes a throw against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Coming in at number 3 is the Cleveland Indians Jason Kipnis, who is coming off a 2014 season where he battled injuries and now in 2015 is looking to rebound. If you don’t remember Kipnis was a powerhouse for the Indians in 2013 where he belted 17 home runs, most in his career as well as a .284 batting average. But during the 2014 season Kipnis was bite with the injury bug, missing 33 games due to a finger and oblique injury.
Entering Spring Training manager Terry Francona spoke about Kipnis injury saying that “He looked good. His spirits are good and he looks good.” So with an expected healthy Kipnis you can expect a return a return to his 2013 numbers where he was an All-Star and a dangerous threat in the Indians lineup.