Ben Zobrist Quotes
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I didn't realize the ceiling that I had, and I don't think a lot of players understand what they're capable of. Some of them dream of what they're capable of, but you don't really understand until you get in the moment and you give it everything you got and see in the end where you can end up.
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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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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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It's important to set a tone and get some momentum.
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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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Hitting is not an exact science.
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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 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 knew all the right Bible answers and the Sunday school answers.
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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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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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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 want to try and get better in every facet 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 am a student of the game.
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You have to catch the breaks.
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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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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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I love second base.
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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.
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Sometimes, you just feel like you're just surviving for parts of the season.