Osborne Earl "Ozzie" Smith (born December 26, 1954) is a retired American professional baseball player who was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2002. Nicknamed "The Wizard," Smith played shortstop for the San Diego Padres and St. Louis Cardinals in Major League Baseball, winning the National League Gold Glove Award for play at shortstop for 13 consecutive seasons. A 15-time All-Star, Smith accumulated 2,460 hits and 580 stolen bases during his career, and won the National League Silver Slugger Award as the best hitter at shortstop in 1987.

Position: Shortstop
Career Highlights: 15× All-Star selection (1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1994, 1995, 1996) 13× Gold Glove Award winner (1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992) Silver Slugger Award winner (1987) World Series champion (1982) 1995 Roberto Clemente Award 1994 Branch Rickey Award 1989 Lou Gehrig Memorial Award 1985 NLCS MVPSt. Louis Cardinals #1 retired
Birth Date: December 26, 1954
Induction Date: 2002
Bats: Switch
Name: Ozzie Smith
Teams: San Diego Padres (1978–1981) St. Louis Cardinals (1982–1996)
Throws: Right
Debut Team: San Diego Padres
Final Year: 1996
Birthplace: Mobile, Alabama
Final Team: St. Louis Cardinals
Name: Ozzie Smith
League: NBA
Hall of Fame Vote: 91.7% (first ballot)
Debut Date: April 7
Debut Date: 1978

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