Osborne Earl Smith (born December 26, 1954) is an American former professional baseball player. Nicknamed " The Wizard of Oz ", Smith played shortstop for the San Diego Padres and St. Louis Cardinals in Major League Baseball, winning the National League Gold Glove Award for defensive play at shortstop for 13 consecutive seasons.

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Ozzie Smith Bio. Fullname: Osborne Earl Smith; Nickname: The Wizard; Born: 12/26/1954 in Mobile, AL; Draft: 1977, San Diego Padres, Round: 4, Overall Pick: 86; College: Cal Poly San Luis Obispo; Debut: 4/07/1978; Hall of Fame: 2002; Follow:

Known as “The Wizard of Oz,” Ozzie Smith combined athletic ability with acrobatic skill to become one of the greatest defensive shortstops of all time.

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Ozzie Smith was the best defensive shortstop of the 1980s and most likely the best ever. For nineteen years, the “Wizard of Oz” (or “The Wizard of Ah!’s”, as some put it) dominated baseball with his breathtaking, and often game-saving, defensive play.

Jan 4, 2016 · A 15-time All-Star, Ozzie Smith won 13 consecutive Gold Gloves and is usually regarded as the greatest defensive shortstop in the history of baseball. Yet he said that his tumble into the Springfield Mystery Spot on The Simpsons …

Dec 3, 2024 · Osborne Earl “Ozzie” Smith, affectionately known as “The Wizard,” is celebrated as one of Major League Baseball’s most exceptional defensive shortstops. His illustrious career with the San Diego Padres and the St. Louis Cardinals is marked by unparalleled defensive skills, athleticism, and a charismatic presence that endeared him to ...