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 …

The 13-time Gold Glove Award winner redefined the position in his nearly two decades of work with the San Diego Padres and St. Louis Cardinals, setting the all-time record for assists by a …

Mar 29, 2020 · Becoming a St. Louis Cardinals legend Early in his career, Ozzie Smith became involved in a bitter contract dispute with the San Diego Padres ownership. Eventually, they …

Year Team League; 1980: San Diego Padres: NL: 1981: San Diego Padres: NL: 1982: St. Louis Cardinals: NL: 1983: St. Louis Cardinals: NL: 1984: St. Louis Cardinals: NL ...

Dec 9, 2021 · Ozzie Smith and the Cardinals fit together as seamlessly as a slick double-play combo. The legendary shortstop wears a St. Louis cap on his Hall of Fame plaque, and his …

Dec 26, 2010 · Ozzie Smith had a .262 average over his career. How many teams has Ozzie Smith played for? Ozzie Smith played for 2 teams; the San Diego Padres and St. Louis …

Dec 26, 2024 · Today is Ozzie Smith's 70th birthday, and the St. Louis Cardinals' legend is also one of the best shortstops to every play the game. Known as The Wizard, his defense was …

Dec 25, 2022 · Here’s a collection of 10 top moments and events from Smith’s career, on the occasion of his 68th birthday: 1. Go Midwest, young man. Embroiled in a contract dispute with …

Aug 29, 2022 · In a deal that took more than two months to complete, the St. Louis Cardinals sent Templeton, outfielder Sixto Lezcano, and pitcher Luis DeLeon to the San Diego Padres to …

Apr 24, 2024 · LOUIS – Ozzie Smith is as busy as ever in his post-baseball career, but he’s following this year’s St. Louis Cardinals team quite closely. That’s not too much of a surprise, …