The Prescription Playbook invites you to join us for an innovative conversation with former MLB player, 2016 World Series MVP, and founder of Champion Forward, Ben Zobrist. During the conversation Ben will share about his time in the major leagues and what led him to starting a nonprofit that works to advocate for youth mental health. Ben Zobrist and Champion Forward Vice President, John Harrison, will discuss the ways we can support the athletes/adolescents in our lives as they work under pressure to reach their full potential in their athletic, academic, and personal lives. Join us to learn from Ben about his personal story and what tips and tricks we can all use to strive to succeed under pressure.
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BEN ZOBRIST
Ben Zobrist began playing baseball at 7 years old but
never envisioned a professional career with so many.
achievements. In 2004 Ben was drafted by the Houston
Astros. From 2006 to 2018 Ben became known as a
“Super Utility Player” playing for the Tampa Bay Rays,
Oakland A’s, Kansas City Royals, and Chicago Cubs. Ben
helped lead the Royals and Cubs to World Series
victories and was named World Series MVP in 2016 after
driving in the game winning run in game 7 of the 2016
World Series.
In addition to his on-field achievements, Ben is a
strong advocate for mental and emotional health and
is now focused on addressing these challenges in the
sports world. He is the Founder of Champion Forward,
an organization that trains competitors, caretakers
and coaches to thrive in the midst of performance
pressure they face, both on and off the field.
For more information about Champion Forward, visit https://championforward.org/.
