Ben Zobrist Quotes
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One-hundred years from now, nobody's going to remember that I played for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays - nobody!
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I'm just trying to create a working knowledge of my body. So it knows what to expect.
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It's important to set a tone and get some momentum.
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When I'm at the plate, I'm not thinking about what I'm trying to do with the bat - I'm thinking about what the pitcher is trying to do with the ball.
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We've made a lot of strides over the years in making the game better for players to be able to stay healthy and showcase talent.
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Hitting is not an exact science.
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I have family and friends who are strong Cardinal fans, and they are having a tough time since I signed. They want to root for me, but rooting for the Cubs is next to a sin.
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I was kind of a slap hitter, trying to get base hits, hit line drives, stay below a certain trajectory with my ball.
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There are different angles you have to work with as a hitter. Figuring out with my body what helps me get into those angles... is a constant discovery.
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I knew all the right Bible answers and the Sunday school answers.
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I'm not the most powerful. I'm not the fastest. I don't have the best arm. I don't have any of that, but put it all together and do the little details well, and you're going to be a very productive player.
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I'm not a cleanup hitter. I'm just batting fourth.
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I didn't think I'd be getting a contract at 34. That wasn't in my mind.
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I want to try and get better in every facet of the game.
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You want to represent Christ well with doing you job, first and foremost, because that's what you're there to do.
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I am a student of the game.
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Out in the field, I feel like I'm flexible enough to where I'm comfortable at different positions, wherever they want to put me.
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I love second base.
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There have been nights I've stayed up late thinking about, 'What's wrong with my swing? What do I need to fix?'
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You have to catch the breaks.
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As I get older, I just need to continue to make sure I'm staying in peak shape and taking care of my body the best I can.
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When you get moved around, it can be jarring, but it helps to fine-tune your focus in the middle of the season, when other guys are getting a little lackadaisical.
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My dad used to do it when we were little, and I tried it when we played around in the back yard. Eventually, I got a bat and a real ball and played around to see if I could hit left-handed.
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There were always kids better than me. Because of that, I had to learn to be a role player and do my part.