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My Take
What I admire most about Ben Zobrist is that he built a championship-caliber career without ever needing the spotlight. Coming out of tiny Eureka, Illinois and a small college, he turned positional versatility into a genuine art form, playing second base and the outfield with equal poise across four MLB clubs. To me he is the archetype of the player winning teams quietly depend on, the kind whose value never fully shows up in a box score. His World Series contributions felt earned rather than gifted. I find that brand of selfless, adaptable professionalism far more compelling than raw stardom.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ben Zobrist
- Name (Japanese)
- ベン・ゾブリスト
- Reading
- べん・ぞぶりすと
- Born
- May 26, 1981 (age 45)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Rooster
- Origin
- Eureka, Illinois, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 190 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- baseball player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Eureka High School
- University
- Olivet Nazarene University
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Ben Zobrist born?
Born May 26, 1981 (age 45).
Where is Ben Zobrist from?
Ben Zobrist is from Eureka, Illinois, United States.
What does Ben Zobrist do?
Ben Zobrist works as baseball player.
How tall is Ben Zobrist?
Ben Zobrist is 190 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.