Ben Zobrist, born on May 26, 1981, in Eureka, Illinois, is a professional baseball player. He played for the Tampa Bay Rays, Oakland Athletics, Chicago Cubs, and Kansas City Royals during his career in Major League Baseball (MLB). Zobrist primarily played as a utility player and his versatility helped his teams in winning a number of games. More about Ben Zobrist
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Zobrist made his MLB debut in 2006 with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. He played with the team until 2015 and became an essential part of the Rays' roster during this period. He was named the team MVP in 2009 and 2011, making him the first player in the franchise's history to win the award twice. Zobrist was also named to the American League All-Star team in 2009 and 2013 while he was with the Rays.In total, we tracked 1005 items since 01/01/2008. The chart below shows the trade volume over time.
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The most expensive item with a signature of Ben Zobrist (2016 Ben Zobrist Signed Game Used Chicago Cubs Cap.) was sold in March 2021 for $999.99 while the cheapest item (Ben Zobrist Rays Signed 2006 Topps RC Rookie #UH133 NR) found a new owner for $0.06 in September 2009. The month with the most items sold (62) was November 2016 with an average selling price of $49.50 for an autographed item of Ben Zobrist. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in October 2020 with $150.00 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $0.99 was September 2009. In average, an autographed item from Ben Zobrist is worth $17.49.
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As he decides what's next, it's clear Ben Zobrist has something left in the tank (10/18/19): Ben Zobrist may ultimately retire this offseason, but if this September proved anything, it's that he still has something left in the tank as a baseball player.
Cubs' Zobrist arrives at camp ready to provide leadership (02/23/19): MESA, Ariz. – To watch Cubs veteran Ben Zobrist go about his day is to watch a professional at work.
Ben Zobrist was on the verge of quitting baseball in 2000. But a $50 tryout put (02/23/19): Here’s how Ben Zobrist, Bob Gold and Elliott Johnson, then the baseball coach at Olivet Nazarene in Bourbonnais, remember the tryout that kept Zobrist in baseball, ultimately leading to his MVP award in the Cubs’ 2016 World Series championship.
Cubs' Ben Zobrist: Arrives at camp (02/22/19): Cubs' Ben Zobrist: Arrives at camp
'I have something else to offer besides a bat and glove': Veteran leader Ben Zob (02/22/19): Veteran Ben Zobrist plans to be more assertive entering what could be his final season with the Cubs.
Ben Zobrist was on the verge of quitting baseball in 2000. But a $50 tryout put (02/2019): Here’s how Ben Zobrist, Bob Gold and Elliott Johnson, then the baseball coach at Olivet Nazarene in Bourbonnais, remember the tryout that kept Zobrist in baseball, ultimately leading to his MVP award in the Cubs’ 2016 World Series championship.
Ben Zobrist and his wife took out a full-page ad to thank Rays fans (01/2015): Ben Zobrist and his wife Julianna thanked Rays fans in a full-page ad for the Tampa Bay Times on Sunday.
Giants may target Ben Zobrist (12/2014): According to Peter Gammons, some GMs think the Giants will eventually trade for Ben Zobrist.
Rays Exercise Ben Zobrist's Option (10/2014): The Rays announced that they have exercised their one-year, $7.5MM club option on Ben Zobrist. The move was perhaps one of the easiest calls for any team with an option over a player, as the 33-year-old Zobrist again turned in … Continue reading →
Ben Zobrist's walk-off single lifts Rays over Yankees 1-0; Jeter not in lineup (09/2014): Ben Zobrist hit a game-ending single with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning, lifting the Ta
Report: Rays, Mariners Discussing Trade For David Price, Ben Zobrist (07/2014): The underperforming Tampa Bay Rays roster could look very different by the time August rolls...
Rays to activate Ben Zobrist off disabled list following left thumb dislocation (05/2014): The two-time All-Star is hitting .260 with three home runs, nine RBIs and a .716 OPS in 40 games this season. He was injured sliding into second base on a steal attempt.
Ben Zobrist Apparently Struggles To Wrap Head Around Red Sox-Rays Rainout (04/2014): Ben Zobrist apparently wasn’t ready to accept the fact that Wednesday’s Boston Red Sox-Tampa Bay...
AL Top Players: No. 16 Ben Zobrist (01/2014): Ranking the top players in the American League.
Tampa Bay Rays | Ben Zobrist's play in left field critical in Monday's victory (09/2013): ST. PETERSBURG -- Ben Zobrist found an opening among the media members crowded around his locker Monday.
Video: Ben Zobrist on his two-HR game (08/2013): Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Ben Zobrist talks about hitting two home runs in Tuesday night's 5-4 loss to the Seattle Mariners at Tropicana Field.
AL skipper likes the fact Ben Zobrist will be at his disposal tonight (07/2013): When Ben Zobrist was picked for the All-Star Game four years ago, it raised the question about whether utility players were worthy of selection. That attitude has changed quite a bit since 2009.
Detroit Tigers' Rick Porcello hits Ben Zobrist with pitch in first inning; both (06/2013): Porcello hit Zobrist near the right shoulder with a 94-mph fastball with two outs in the first inning.
Ben Zobrist Was Called Out on One of the Worst 3rd Strike Calls You’ll See This (04/2013): Someone needs glasses.
AL roundup: Ben Zobrist's home run in extra innings lifts Rays over Rangers, 3-1 (09/2012): ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Ben Zobrist's home run in the bottom of the 11th inning lifted Tampa Bay over Texas. Zobrist's...
Anaheim, CA - Ben Zobrist homered and knocked in two runs, Matt Moore pitched in (07/2012): Moore (7-7) scattered four hits and two walks while striking out six over 6 1/3 innings for Tampa Bay, which snapped a two-game slide. Fernando Rodney worked a perfect ninth to record his 29th save of the season.
MIAMI -- It has been a rough start to the season for Ben Zobrist . He's hoping a (06/2012): Zobrist drove in four runs Saturday night to lead the Tampa Bay Rays to a 13-4 victory over the Miami Marlins. "It's been a long couple of months for me trying to get things going and hopefully this is a sign of good things to come," Zobrist said.
Elliot Johnson and Ben Zobrist each homer as Rays hold on for 9-8 win over Oriol (05/2012): BALTIMORE - Holding a six-run lead with James Shields on the mound, the Tampa Bay Rays appeared poised to end their three-game skid with a no-sweat victory over the Baltimore Orioles.
Wife of Ben Zobrist a player on the Christian pop scene (03/2012): Baby showers and album releases seem to go together for Julianna Zobrist.
Ben Zobrist on unforgettable 2011 (01/2012): As we start the new year, many sports fans regard September 28th as the best day of 2011. That was the final day of the baseball regular season-- a day Eureka native Ben Zobrist will never forget.
Ben Zobrist homer keeps Rays' playoff hopes alive (09/2011): BOSTON - Three games out. Eleven left to play. And the Tampa Bay Rays mean it when they say the next one is the...
Ben Zobrist has 10 RBI in Rays' doubleheader sweep | Baseball Notebook (04/2011): The Tampa Bay outfielder went 7 for 10 with two homers, three doubles and 10 RBI as the Rays swept Minnesota.
Tampa Bay Rays' Ben Zobrist continues acclimation process at first base (03/2011): Getting a feel: David Price gives up three runs and tires a bit early. But, overall, he’s happy with his second outing.
Ben Zobrist visits Central Illinois (12/2010): Tampa Bay Ray Utility Man Ben Zobrist returned home for a short visit to take part in the Christian Center Baseball Camp at ICC. To submit a comment on this article, your email address is required.