American - Athlete | May 26, 1981 -
You used to be taught to let the ball go as far as possible and then drop it on the runner, whereas now it might be even more advantageous to direct the ball in front of the bag and get the guy on the leg.
Ben Zobrist
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I didn't think I'd be getting a contract at 34. That wasn't in my mind.
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A lot of times, if you stay in the present and focus on getting the most out of yourself today, then things work out the way they're supposed to.
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Outfield to infield is the most jarring because in the outfield, you have much more time to throw.
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You want to be comfortable, but it's also good to stay on your toes, especially in the midst of a long season.
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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.
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When you get moved around, it can be jarring, but it helps to fine-tune your focus in the middle of the season, when other guys are getting a little lackadaisical.
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Wiffle ball was my first experience hitting left-handed.
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My dad used to do it when we were little, and I tried it when we played around in the back yard. Eventually, I got a bat and a real ball and played around to see if I could hit left-handed.
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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.
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I'm not the best athlete.
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I was never the star of my team, not even in my small town.
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