Jason Kipnis had an awesome year in 2013. He showed a power-speed combination that is very rare for a second baseman. In 2013, Kipnis hit .284 with 17 homers and 30 steals en route to his first career All-Star Game appearance.
The Indians rewarded him with a six-year, $52.5 million contract extension at the beginning of the 2014 season.
Unfortunately, Kipnis did not continue his stellar play. He struggled mightily last year and ended 2014 with a .240 batting average, the lowest total of his career. Also, an oblique injury sapped most of his power—he hit only six home runs and finished with a wRC+ of only 86, according to FanGraphs.