Ben Zobrist #18
Chicago Cubs
- 2B
- B/T: S/R
- 6' 3"/210
- Benjamin Thomas Zobrist
- Status: Free Agent
- Nickname: Zorilla
- Born: 5/26/1981 in Eureka, IL
- Draft: 2004, Houston Astros, Round: 6, Overall Pick: 184
- College: Dallas Baptist
- MLB Debut: 8/01/2006
MLB Career Stats
| G | W-L | ERA | IP | SO | WHIP |
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| 1 | 0-0 | 0.00 | 1.0 | 1 | 2.00 |
MiLB Career Stats
| AB | AVG | HR | RBI | SB | OPS |
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| 1399 | .315 | 25 | 170 | 58 | .882 |
MLB Career Stats
| AB | AVG | HR | RBI | SB | OPS |
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| 5880 | .266 | 167 | 768 | 116 | .783 |
| Year | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | SB | AVG | OBP | OPS |
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| MiLB Career Stats | 1399 | 259 | 441 | 25 | 170 | 58 | .315 | .427 | .882 |
| MLB Career Stats | 5880 | 884 | 1566 | 167 | 768 | 116 | .266 | .357 | .783 |
| Year | W | L | ERA | G | GS | SV | IP | SO | WHIP |
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| MLB Career Stats | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 2.00 |
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Latest Transactions
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October 31, 2019 | 2B Ben Zobrist elected free agency. |
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September 1, 2019 | Chicago Cubs activated RF Ben Zobrist from the restricted list. |
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August 23, 2019 | sent RF Ben Zobrist on a rehab assignment to Iowa Cubs. |
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August 22, 2019 | sent RF Ben Zobrist on a rehab assignment to Tennessee Smokies. |
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August 15, 2019 | sent RF Ben Zobrist on a rehab assignment to Iowa Cubs. |
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August 8, 2019 | sent 2B Ben Zobrist on a rehab assignment to Myrtle Beach Pelicans. |
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August 2, 2019 | sent 2B Ben Zobrist on a rehab assignment to South Bend Cubs. |
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May 8, 2019 | Chicago Cubs placed RF Ben Zobrist on the restricted list. |
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April 28, 2018 | Chicago Cubs activated 2B Ben Zobrist from the 10-day injured list. |
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April 21, 2018 | Chicago Cubs placed 2B Ben Zobrist on the 10-day disabled list retroactive to April 18, 2018. Back tightness. |
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July 1, 2017 | Chicago Cubs activated 2B Ben Zobrist from the 10-day disabled list. |
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June 29, 2017 | Chicago Cubs sent 2B Ben Zobrist on a rehab assignment to Tennessee Smokies. |
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June 16, 2017 | Chicago Cubs placed 2B Ben Zobrist on the 10-day disabled list retroactive to June 13, 2017. Left wrist inflammation. |
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December 8, 2015 | Chicago Cubs signed free agent 2B Ben Zobrist. |
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November 2, 2015 | 2B Ben Zobrist elected free agency. |
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July 28, 2015 | Oakland Athletics traded Ben Zobrist and cash to Kansas City Royals for RHP Aaron Brooks and LHP Sean Manaea. |
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July 28, 2015 | Kansas City Royals activated 2B Ben Zobrist. |
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May 25, 2015 | Oakland Athletics activated 2B Ben Zobrist from the 15-day disabled list. |
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May 21, 2015 | Oakland Athletics sent 2B Ben Zobrist on a rehab assignment to Nashville Sounds. |
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May 19, 2015 | Oakland Athletics sent 2B Ben Zobrist on a rehab assignment to Stockton Ports. |
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May 19, 2015 | Oakland Athletics sent 2B Ben Zobrist on a rehab assignment to Stockton Ports. |
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April 25, 2015 | Oakland Athletics placed 2B Ben Zobrist on the 15-day disabled list. Medial meniscus tear in his left knee |
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January 10, 2015 | Tampa Bay Rays traded 2B Ben Zobrist and SS Yunel Escobar to Oakland Athletics for CF Boog Powell, SS Daniel Robertson, C John Jaso and cash. |
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May 30, 2014 | Tampa Bay Rays activated 2B Ben Zobrist from the 15-day disabled list. |
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May 28, 2014 | Tampa Bay Rays sent 2B Ben Zobrist on a rehab assignment to Charlotte Stone Crabs. |
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May 15, 2014 | Tampa Bay Rays placed 2B Ben Zobrist on the 15-day disabled list. Dislocated left thumb |
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April 6, 2005 | Lexington Legends activated 2B Ben Zobrist. |
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Awards
NYP Post-Season All-Star
| Year | ||
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| 2004 | Tri-City ValleyCats | NYP |
NYP Rookie of the Year
| Year | ||
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| 2004 | Tri-City ValleyCats | NYP |
SAL Mid-Season All-Star
| Year | ||
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| 2005 | Lexington Legends | SAL |
CAR Player of the Week
| Week | ||
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| 08/14/2005 | Salem Avalanche | CAR |
TEX Mid-Season All-Star
| Year | ||
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| 2006 | Corpus Christi Hooks | TEX |
TEX Post-Season All-Star
| Year | ||
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| 2006 | Corpus Christi Hooks | TEX |
AFL All-Prospect Team
| Year | ||
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| 2006 | Phoenix Desert Dogs | AFL |
INT Player of the Week
| Week | ||
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| 08/04/2008 | Durham Bulls | INT |
AL Player of the Week
| Week | ||
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| 09/28/2008 | Tampa Bay Rays | AL |
| 05/02/2011 | Tampa Bay Rays | AL |
AL All-Star
| Year | ||
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| 2009 | Tampa Bay Rays | AL |
| 2013 | Tampa Bay Rays | AL |
MLBPAA Rays Heart and Hustle Award
| Year | ||
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| 2011 | Tampa Bay Rays | AL |
| 2012 | Tampa Bay Rays | AL |
World Series Championship
| Year | ||
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| 2015 | Kansas City Royals | AL |
| 2016 | Chicago Cubs | NL |
NL Player of the Week
| Week | ||
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| 05/08/2016 | Chicago Cubs | NL |
NL All-Star
| Year | ||
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| 2016 | Chicago Cubs | NL |
Willie Mays World Series MVP
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| 2016 | Chicago Cubs | NL |
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League Rankings
Runs
| R | ||
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| 2016 | 94 | in NL |
| 2014 | 83 | in AL |
| 2014 | 0 | in FSL |
| 2012 | 88 | in AL |
| 2011 | 99 | in AL |
| 2009 | 91 | in AL |
Triples
| 3B | ||
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| 2012 | 7 | in AL |
| 2011 | 6 | in AL |
| 2009 | 7 | in AL |
Home Runs
| HR | ||
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| 2009 | 27 | in AL |
On Base Percentage
| OBP | ||
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| 2018 | .378 | in NL |
| 2016 | .386 | in NL |
| 2015 | .359 | in |
| 2015 | .364 | in AL |
| 2015 | .354 | in AL |
| 2015 | .385 | in PCL |
| 2015 | .333 | in CAL |
| 2015 | .368 | in |
| 2014 | .354 | in AL |
| 2014 | .400 | in FSL |
| 2013 | .354 | in AL |
| 2012 | .377 | in AL |
| 2011 | .353 | in AL |
| 2009 | .405 | in AL |
Slugging Percentage
| SLG | ||
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| 2012 | .471 | in AL |
| 2009 | .543 | in AL |
On Base Plus Slugging
| OPS | ||
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| 2018 | .818 | in NL |
| 2016 | .832 | in NL |
| 2015 | .809 | in |
| 2015 | .817 | in AL |
| 2015 | .801 | in AL |
| 2015 | .685 | in PCL |
| 2015 | .666 | in CAL |
| 2015 | .681 | in |
| 2012 | .848 | in AL |
| 2011 | .822 | in AL |
| 2009 | .948 | in AL |
Caught Stealing
| CS | ||
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| 2014 | 5 | in AL |
| 2014 | 0 | in FSL |
| 2012 | 9 | in AL |
| 2011 | 6 | in AL |
| 2009 | 6 | in AL |
Total Bases
| TB | ||
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| 2012 | 264 | in AL |
| 2011 | 276 | in AL |
| 2009 | 272 | in AL |
Runs Batted In
| RBI | ||
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| 2011 | 91 | in AL |
| 2009 | 91 | in AL |
Stolen Bases
| SB | ||
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| 2011 | 19 | in AL |
| 2010 | 24 | in AL |
Plate Appearances
| PA | ||
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| 2014 | 654 | in AL |
| 2014 | 5 | in FSL |
| 2013 | 698 | in AL |
| 2012 | 668 | in AL |
| 2011 | 674 | in AL |
| 2010 | 655 | in AL |
Games Played
| BP | ||
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| 2013 | 157 | in AL |
| 2012 | 157 | in AL |
| 2011 | 156 | in AL |
Doubles
| 2B | ||
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| 2015 | 36 | in |
| 2015 | 16 | in AL |
| 2015 | 20 | in AL |
| 2015 | 0 | in PCL |
| 2015 | 0 | in CAL |
| 2015 | 0 | in |
| 2014 | 34 | in AL |
| 2014 | 0 | in FSL |
| 2013 | 36 | in AL |
| 2012 | 39 | in AL |
| 2011 | 46 | in AL |
Strikeouts
| SO | ||
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| 2011 | 128 | in AL |
Hits
| H | ||
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| 2013 | 168 | in AL |
| 2011 | 158 | in AL |
At Bats
| AB | ||
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| 2013 | 612 | in AL |
| 2011 | 588 | in AL |
Hit By Pitch
| HBP | ||
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| 2013 | 7 | in AL |
Batting Average
| AVG | ||
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| 2018 | .305 | in NL |
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