Ben Zobrist
Baseball player, World Series champion
Born
May 26th, 1981
44 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played Major League Baseball primarily as an infielder and outfielder. Achieved success with the Tampa Bay Rays, Chicago Cubs, and Kansas City Royals. Played a key role in the Cubs' 2016 World Series victory, ending a 108-year championship drought. Recognized for his versatility on the field, contributing to multiple positions throughout his career.
Won the World Series with the Chicago Cubs in 2016
Named World Series MVP in 2016
Selected for the All-Star game in 2005 and 2009
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