Ozzie Smith, a 15-time All-Star shortstop, is elected to the Hall of Fame by the BBWAA in his first year of eligibility
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Ozzie Smith, a 15-time All-Star shortstop, is elected to the Hall of Fame by the BBWAA in his first year of eligibility

ByTom

Ozzie Smith, a 15-time All-Star shortstop, is elected to the Hall of Fame by the BBWAA in his first year of eligibility. Smith is named on 91.7 percent of the ballots. Dubbed the “Wizard of Oz” due to his remarkable defensive abilities, Smith won 13 Gold Glove Awards during his 19-year career with the San Diego Padres and St. Louis Cardinals.

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Ozzie Smith Stats & Facts

ByThis Day in Baseball

    Ozzie Smith Position: ShortstopBats: Both  •  Throws: Right5-11, 150lb (180cm, 68kg)Born: December 26, 1954 in Mobile, ALHigh School: Locke HS (Los Angeles, CA)School: California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo, CA)Debut: April 7, 1978 (11,615th in MLB history)vs. SFG 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SBLast Game: September 29, 1996vs. CIN 2 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SBHall…