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Ben Zobrist Biography

Ben Zobrist is one of the most popular and richest Baseball Player who was born on May 26, 1981 in Eureka, Illinois, United States. Outfielder and infielder who gained notoriety as a plate disciplinarian as well as his versatility in defense. He was a player with Tampa Bay Rays from 2006 to 2014. Tampa Bay Rays from 2006 until 2014. He was a part of the Tampa Bay Rays in 2015. assisted to help the Kansas City Royals win a World Series Championship and the following year the team was awarded World Series MVP while leading the Chicago Cubs to the franchise’s first World Series title since 1908.

He was a co-teammate of He was a teammate of David Price during the pitcher’s 2012 Cy Young season. during the the 2012 Cy Young season.

Zobrist played baseball starting when he was eight years old; he and his friends built their own wiffle ball field behind his house. Zobrist attended Eureka High School, graduating in 1999. After no professional scouts or college recruiters considered him by the time he graduated, Zobrist thought baseball was over for him. “Baseball was not even a thought in my mind”, Zobrist said, “When I was done with my last high school game, I was driving around town just thinking I’m done with baseball the rest of my life.” Zobrist planned to attend Calvary Bible College in Kansas City, Missouri, but his high school coach encouraged him to spend $50 to participate in an annual summer event that showcased seniors in Peoria, Illinois. He played in the showcase, and was given an offer to play college baseball at Olivet Nazarene University, which he accepted. In his time at Olivet, he pitched and also played at shortstop and second base. In 2002 he was named to both the all-CCAC and all-Region VII First Teams, and received NAIA Honorable Mention All-America status. He was named the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Player of the Year, first team All-Region VII, and first team NAIA All-America in 2003. He transferred to Dallas Baptist University for his senior year, where he played shortstop and batted .378 with a .590 slugging percentage.

Zobrist played for the Twin City Stars of the Central Illinois Collegiate League (Now Prospect League) in 2002 and then in Wausau, Wisconsin, for the Wisconsin Woodchucks of the Summer Collegiate Northwoods League in 2003. He was voted team MVP and led his team to the League Championship.

He was married to musician Julianna Zobrist in 2005. they had one son named Zion and two daughters called Kruse and Blaise before they split in the year 2019. Tom, his father Tom has been an pastor in an evangelical congregation in California.

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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Zobrist made his MLB debut with Tampa Bay on August 1, 2006. He exclusively played shortstop in his first two seasons with Tampa Bay.

Ben Zobrist Net Worth

Ben Zobrist is one of the richest Baseball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Ben Zobrist's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was picked at the sixth pick of the MLB Draft by the Houston Astros.

He made his debut All-Star team back in 2009 when he was an employee of the Tampa Bay Rays.

Benjamin Thomas Zobrist (/ˈ z oʊ b r ɪ s t / ; born May 26, 1981), nicknamed Zorilla, is an American former professional baseball second baseman and outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays/Rays, his first MLB club and where he spent the majority of his career, as well as for the Oakland Athletics, Kansas City Royals and Chicago Cubs. Zobrist played in three World Series, winning the last two becoming a two-time World Series champion in consecutive seasons of 2015 with the Royals and 2016 with the Cubs. Zobrist was the 2016 World Series Most Valuable Player. He is one of seven players in MLB history to have won back-to back World Series championships on different teams, the other six being Jake Peavy, Jack Morris, Bill Skowron, Clem Labine, Don Gullett, and Ryan Theriot.

Zobrist was drafted by the Houston Astros as a shortstop in the sixth round of the 2004 MLB draft. With right-handed pitcher Mitch Talbot, Zobrist was traded to the Tampa Bay Rays for first baseman/designated hitter Aubrey Huff and cash on July 12, 2006.

Zobrist was for the most part used as a right fielder and a back-up shortstop during the 2008 season. In certain situations where a fifth infielder was needed, he or Melvin Upton Jr. (a former infielder himself) would be moved in from the outfield during the season. Zobrist went to his first World Series as a player with the Rays in 2008. His versatility was showcased during Game 3 of the 2008 World Series against the National League champion Philadelphia Phillies when he came in as part of a double switch to play right field. However, Zobrist initially played unusually shallow, in essence becoming a fifth infielder.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Zobrist struggled through parts of the 2006 and 2007 seasons with the Rays. One day, he met a “swing mechanic” (batting coach) looking for students. The swing coach was able to help Zobrist, and it was evident to the Rays during the 2008 season. “He added the power component”, Rays executive vice president Andrew Friedman said, “He became a lot more physical.”

Zobrist led all hitters in the majors in 2009 for wins above replacement with 8.6, ahead of Albert Pujols’ 8.4 WAR.

Who is Ben Zobrist Dating?

According to our records, Ben Zobrist is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Ben Zobrist’s is not dating anyone.

His nickname, “Zorilla,” was given to him by his manager Joe Maddon while playing for the Rays in 2009. Zobrist chose “Zorilla” as his nickname for the Players Weekend during the 2017 season.

Facts & Trivia

Ben Ranked on the list of most popular Baseball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Ben Zobrist celebrates birthday on May 26 of every year.

Zobrist was placed in right field for the beginning of the 2009 season, and was made the starting second baseman after teammate Akinori Iwamura was injured. Zobrist hit three grand slams in 2009, leading the Rays, and was among the league leaders in slugging percentage. He earned a trip to his first All Star Game in St. Louis in 2009. The Tampa Bay Chapter of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America named him MVP of the Rays for 2009.

Where is Ben Zobrist living now?

Personal life. Zobrist lives in Franklin, Tennessee. He and his estranged wife, singer Julianna Zobrist (née Gilmore), have three children, one of whom was born five days after Zobrist’s Royals won the 2015 World Series.

How old is Ben Zobrist?

41 years (May 26, 1981)

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Who did Ben Zobrist play for?

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What did Julianna Zobrist do to Ben Zobrist?

Ben Zobrist did not know until June 2020 that his wife and Byron Yawn had a sexual relationship, the lawsuit states. Julianna Zobrist admitted the nature of the relationship, and that she lied to her husband about it, in responses to written requests for admission in a divorce proceeding.

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