Jason Kipnis Clears Up Corn Dog Rumor & Revisits Bauer's Iconic Throw
Jason Kipnis stopped by BIGPLAY Studios this week to catch up with the crew on the Carlos Baerga Show.
When it comes to baseball lore, few rumors stick around like the one claiming Jason Kipnis once ate a corn dog with a fork. Kipnis finally puts that to rest with a laugh:
“That’s just message-board nonsense,” he chuckled during our interview. “But I do put ketchup on my hot dogs — sorry, Chicago. You won’t catch me disrespecting a good dog.”
The former Cleveland Guardians star is no stranger to good-natured ribbing, and his humor shines through when recalling one of the podcast’s signature flashback moments — the legendary 2019 Trevor Bauer ball-chucking incident in Kansas City.
“I actually dropped my sandwich and ran down to hide behind the wall so I could listen in,” Kipnis admitted with a grin. “It was one of those moments you never forget as a player. The whole stadium was buzzing.”
Jason Kipnis shares his hilarious POV of Trevor Bauer's ball-chucking incident 😂 #GuardsBall
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"I ran down to hide behind the wall to listen to it."
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The ball toss, which sparked a whirlwind of conversation and controversy around Bauer, is still fresh in the minds of fans and players alike. Kipnis’ retelling captures the mix of tension and camaraderie that made those Guardians teams so unforgettable.
Beyond the laughs and flashbacks, Jason’s storytelling reminds fans why baseball is as much about the personalities and moments off the field as the game itself.