When the KC Royals acquired Ben Zobrist, he was the perfect fit for what they needed. Alex Gordon was injured, and given his versatility, the Royals were able to put Zobrist in left without issue. He then played a couple of games in right before settling in at second base, allowing the Royals to have the perfect replacement for Omar Infante when he was lost for the season.
Zobrist also fit seemlessly into the Royals lineup. A player who has decent power and makes excellent contact, Zobrist posted a .