Zobrist was born and raised in Eureka, Illinois. He started to play baseball at the age of 8. He played during the showcase, and was offered to play college baseball at Olivet Nazarene University. He agreed. Zobrist pitched and also played at shortstop and second base. After that, he transferred to Dallas Baptist University , where he played at shortstop position.
Ben Zobrist played in Wausau, Wisconsin, for the Wisconsin Woodchucks of the Summer Collegiate Northwoods League in 2003. He led his team to the League Championship. Zobrist was drafted by the Houston Astros as a shortstop in the sixth round of the 2004 Major League Baseball 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 2006. He made his major league debut with Tampa Bay on August 2006.
Zobrist exclusively played shortstop in his first two seasons with Tampa Bay. He was also used as an outfielder and second baseman. On July 2015, Zobrist was traded to the Kansas City Royals . He hit .303 in 2015 postseason with 66 at bats, 15 runs scored, 20 hits, 2 home runs, and 6 RBIs. On December 8, 2015, Zobrist agreed to a four-year, $56 million contract with the Chicago Cubs. The Cubs’ Game 7 victory in the 2016 World Series, after driving in the first of two go-aheads runs in the top of the 10th inning, he was named the World Series Most Valuable Player.
Ben Zobrist also sponsors baseball tournament in Ukraine. The tournament is organized by Fellowship of Christian Athletes in Ukraine. Ben teaches kids to remember that baseball is very difficult and interesting game. He plays with children, teaches them baseball and explains all the beauty of this sport.
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