Ben Zobrist is living the life right now. After a World Series championship with the Royals last year, Zobrist signed a four-year, $56 million contract with his boyhood team, the Cubs. He moved his family into a Wrigleyville home (remember when he biked from his house to Wrigley Field in full uniform?) and proceeded to start in the All-Star Game, drive in the go-ahead run in the 10th inning of Game 7 in Cleveland and win World Series MVP.
Back at home Thursday, Zobrist's celebrity appeal was noticeable in his front yard. And he embraced it. Zobrist patiently signed autographs for a line of kids down the block.
I live by Ben Zobrist. Here he is signing autographs for fans outside his home. #WorldSeries pic.twitter.com/eI7RP2kxqW
— Lauren Niz (@laurenniz) November 3, 2016
Showing why he's the #MVP, @benzobrist18 is talking to every single neighbor 1 on 1.. not just signing autographs. #WorldSeries
— Lauren Niz (@laurenniz) November 3, 2016
There's a line formed of people waiting for an autograph but he's also talking to everyone individually thanking them for their support. https://t.co/QqPmbKLZ0t
— Lauren Niz (@laurenniz) November 3, 2016
2016 #WorldSeries MVP @benzobrist18 signing autographs and thanking neighbors for support outside his #Chicago home. pic.twitter.com/PzVbjZe9Zq
— Lauren Niz (@laurenniz) November 4, 2016
"It wasn’t planned," Zobrist told WGN. "I just came outside holding baby talking to neighbors. Next thing you know, people asking for autographs."
It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood of Wrigleyville.
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