Ben Zobrist Quotes
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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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I'm not a cleanup hitter. I'm just batting fourth.
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Anytime you put your mind on the results, you lose something in the moment.
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We are perfect. According to God, we are perfect, yet we know that we are sinners. We believe in the fact that we are both saints and sinners at the same time as we live in this world.
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If you're free of mechanical thoughts and free of knowing that your body and bat are going to be in the right position at the right time, you can freely focus on the ball. It's a great feeling.
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I'm a manager's player, in a way, because he can use me in a lot of different ways, and I'm willing to do that.
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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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You just want the highs to start once the playoffs start.
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I did the utility thing at first out of necessity to find a place on the team.
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When the ball was hit, my first reaction as a shortstop was always go in the direction of the ball. You can't do that at first base. You go too far in that direction, and it's hard to scurry back and be ready to pick the throw.
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Knowing the opportunity to win a championship here in Chicago, right now, that's the main motivation for me.
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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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When I move to second after playing right field, I feel like my action has gotten too deliberate, and I have to switch back into that quicker, boom-boom infield mode.
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We all need grace. We all need Christ.
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You want to be comfortable, but it's also good to stay on your toes, especially in the midst of a long season.
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I played a lot of right field with Tampa.
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I love second base.
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Sometimes, you just feel like you're just surviving for parts of the season.
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I just try to be the player I am.
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I'm consistently making adjustments. You're going to have to do that in the postseason, too.
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My favorite day is relaxing at home with family and friends.
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We've got to win a championship and bring a World Series trophy back to Chicago.
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You used to be taught to let the ball go as far as possible and then drop it on the runner, whereas now it might be even more advantageous to direct the ball in front of the bag and get the guy on the leg.