Ben Zobrist

I hit my knees and I went to him with that and I said God I want to do what you want. I don't want sports to be an idol in my life. ”

We know that as a Christian athlete, people are watching, and so we want to be the best example we can be and show that we are different - that Christ has changed our lives. ”

When I move to second after playing right field, I feel like my action has gotten too deliberate, and I have to switch back into that quicker, boom-boom infield mode. ”

As I get older, I just need to continue to make sure I'm staying in peak shape and taking care of my body the best I can. ”

We've got to do better at taking care of players and making sure the fans get the best of the players when they're showcasing their abilities. ”

I can tell there are times when my body's getting tired and I just need to take a day here or there and make sure I'm healthy. ”

I'm not the most powerful. I'm not the fastest. I don't have the best arm. I don't have any of that, but put it all together and do the little details well, and you're going to be a very productive player. ”

We've made a lot of strides over the years in making the game better for players to be able to stay healthy and showcase talent. ”

Knowing the opportunity to win a championship here in Chicago, right now, that's the main motivation for me. ”

When I'm at the plate, I'm not thinking about what I'm trying to do with the bat - I'm thinking about what the pitcher is trying to do with the ball. ”