Bio

Zobrist was the 2016 World Series MVP as a member of the Chicago Cubs and a three-time All-Star during his career. The Eureka, Ill., native played for the Cubs, Kansas City Royals, and Tampa Bay Rays over 14 Major League seasons. Zobrist hit a career-best .305 in 2018 and belted a career-high 27 home runs with 91 RBI in 2009. He was a sixth-round selection in the 2004 MLB Amateur Draft after a collegiate career at Dallas Baptist University.

“My time playing in central Illinois in the summers before I became a professional was special,” said Zobrist. “It is truly a great honor to be named to the Prospect League Hall of Fame.”