Ozzie Smith
Osborne Earl Smith (The Wizard of Oz)
Position: Shortstop
Bats: Both, Throws: Right
Height: 5' 11", Weight: 150 lb.
Born: December 26, 1954 in Mobile, Alabama, United States
High School: Locke HS (Los Angeles, CA)
School: California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo, CA)
Drafted by the San Diego Padres in the 4th round of the 1977 amateur draft.
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Debut: April 7, 1978 (Age 23)
vs. SFG 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Teams (by GP): Cardinals/Padres 1978-1996
Agents: Dennis Gilbert, previously: Debra Ehlmann,Ed Gottlieb [*]
Final Game: September 29, 1996 (Age 41)
vs. CIN 2 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Inducted into the Hall of Fame by BBWAA as Player in 2002 (433/472 ballots).
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