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Ozzie Smith, known affectionately as "The Wizard," is celebrated for his extraordinary defensive skills in Major League Baseball. Born on December 26, 1954, in Mobile, Alabama, Osborne Earl Smith grew up in Los Angeles, California, where he developed a love for baseball. His journey to the major leagues began at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, where
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These percentile rankings are a score to indicate how Ozzie Smith ranks among all historic players for several skill categories. For example, a percentile of "85% Power" would indicate a player among the top 15% of players in raw batting power, and a percentile of "Speed 3%" would indicate a player that is among the slowest players in the history of the game. These percentiles are entirely based on career statistical accomplishments for players with over 500 games played or 500 innings pitched, so may not accurately reflect an intangible ability.
Batting & Fielding Skills
Contact
54%
Power
18%
Bunting
99%
Drag
95%
Vision
39%
Discipline
76%
Clutch
86%
Durability
98%
Speed
92%
Arm Str
100%
Arm Acc
100%
Reaction
100%
Fielding
92%
Stealing
96%
Baserunning
94%
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