Ben Zobrist Quotes
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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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For me, it's not so much about picking the right position; it's about the team.
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I am a student of the game.
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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'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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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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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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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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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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We all need grace. We all need Christ.
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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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Knowing the opportunity to win a championship here in Chicago, right now, that's the main motivation for me.
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I love second base.
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I just try to be the player I am.
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You just want the highs to start once the playoffs start.
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I played a lot of right field with Tampa.
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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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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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Sometimes, you just feel like you're just surviving for parts of the season.
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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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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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I'm consistently making adjustments. You're going to have to do that in the postseason, too.
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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.