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Ben Zobrist is a retired American professional baseball player known for filling numerous defensive positions during his Major League Baseball career. He played for the Tampa Bay Rays, Oakland Athletics, Kansas City Royals, and Chicago Cubs, earning World Series titles with Kansas City in 2015 and Chicago in 2016. Zobrist was named the 2016 World Series Most Valuable Player after driving in the go-ahead run in the tenth inning of Game 7.
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Which positions did Ben Zobrist play?
Ben Zobrist played second base, shortstop, and all three outfield positions. MLB notes that he appeared at every position except pitcher and catcher.
Which World Series teams did Ben Zobrist play for?
Zobrist won the 2015 World Series with the Kansas City Royals and the 2016 World Series with the Chicago Cubs. He was named the 2016 World Series Most Valuable Player.
Which MLB teams did Ben Zobrist play for?
His MLB teams included the Tampa Bay Rays, Oakland Athletics, Kansas City Royals, and Chicago Cubs. He played 12 MLB seasons.
Why is Ben Zobrist called a utility player?
He could move between infield and outfield positions while continuing to contribute as a switch-hitter. That flexibility made him valuable in both regular-season lineups and postseason games.
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