That ovation for 2K hits is louder and stronger than most guys get for 3,000. What a truly beloved player and class act. Goosebumps
@joecamel914
4 жыл бұрын
I love that moment. He's not showboating at all, and actually seems a little embarrassed by the attention. Definitely the greatest shortstop and one of the greatest personalities in baseball history.
@larryray4242
3 жыл бұрын
@@joecamel914 it was always a thrill to watch him play the game even at times he was playing against my family which I love watching Ozzie seemed magical. Thanks Larry Ray.😊
@marknoble5495
3 жыл бұрын
Ozzie Ozzie Ozzie
@a.lin.the.v
2 жыл бұрын
agreed! i was in cooperstown for his induction into the hall of fame & he’s only got love for the sport and fans still. i remember he said he didn’t have much training as a kid, but he started developing his reaction time by throwing a baseball up high at night & he only had the light on the garage lighting a limited space for him to react & catch the baseball in time. ( he got hit on the head a few times apparently haha) he’s such an awesome athlete. i went on to be a fan of mcgwire & pujols but cards fans know how that worked out…
@philithegamer8265
2 жыл бұрын
@@joecamel914 Ozzie Smith has the dWAR to prove that he's the GOAT ShortShop. Stay mad, Derek Jeter fanboys...
@CaryKelly11
4 жыл бұрын
If Ozzie Smith got credited for a hit, every time he robbed one from a batter, he'd be your all time hit leader.
@edwardscheller7042
3 жыл бұрын
Ozzie would get one more out than any other SS about every two games. That's 81 times a year. 2460 hits plus about 18 years x 81 = 3918. Close but not quite.
@mikeshoe74
3 жыл бұрын
@@edwardscheller7042 not sure whether to love or hate your comment, but well done :)
@24tommyst
3 жыл бұрын
He's the all time defensive WAR leader, if that matters to you.
@OldBenKenobi2318
Жыл бұрын
Ozzie Smith has gotta be one of the only position players ever to finish 2nd in MVP voting with 0 homers what a legend
@username-zj9id
Жыл бұрын
75 RBI without a single homer is impressive. Not to mention 43 out of 52 steals. Amazing player
@Shinobi33
Жыл бұрын
What's crazy is that he was not a natural gifted hitter at all. But he willed himself into being one a good hitter by playing to his strengths.
@josephhale9198
Жыл бұрын
Yea. Its pretty amazing when you think about it ⚾️💯💪
@Mister8224
10 ай бұрын
@@Shinobi33His "will" must not have been very strong, as he was barely passable ML hitter. Busch Stadium carpet covered average arm, backflip impressive though.
@Shinobi33
10 ай бұрын
@@Mister8224 I think from that famous that famous play at San Diego you can tell his arm was better than just average. And with hitters today routinely hovering above and below the Mendoza line I'll take Ozzie's career .262 avg. Just saying......
Too bad baseball has become a game of home runs and strike outs. Defense and strategy don't rank anymore.
@CanadaMMA
4 жыл бұрын
Defence will always matter. The value has just shifted around. With batters hitting harder, but less often, a lot of the value you'd get from a great defensive SS has been spread around more to 3rd, and the outfield. As for strategy, that's literally the reason we see more strikeouts and HRs. Teams have gotten a lot better at positioning players before a batter swings, even without crazy overshifts. But you can't really "defend" a ball hit into the stands.
@mikeshoe74
3 жыл бұрын
@@CanadaMMA very good points, I think the value exists in Vizquel struggling a bit to get in the HOF, but you can clearly see that Vizquel had nowhere near the stardom of Ozzie Smith. Close to very few people have. Strategies have become a lot more sophisticated, but hopefully a balance comes along though that closer resembles the yesteryear's style of play than what exists today. Homers and strikeouts are putting me to sleep.
@Omegasphere
3 жыл бұрын
I am a diehard Cubs fan and still stood in line for 2 hours for an Ozzie Smith autograph, in full Cubs gear. It doesn't matter that our teams were rivals, he is a class act that transcends any team.
@juniordaddyman
10 ай бұрын
Total respect for the Wizard!!
@joeleicht5764
4 жыл бұрын
What people may not realize about Ozzie Smith is not only did he make the catches and stops - which other great shortstops have been able to do - but his throws to first were on time and accurate. His predecessor in St. Louis, Garry Templeton, make some tremendous stops, which became moot when he'd throw the ball over the 1st baseman's head. In his later years when his arm strength had diminished, Ozzie mastered the art of bouncing the ball on one hop off the turf to the 1st baseman.
@labla8940
2 жыл бұрын
I defiantly know people are well aware of his throwing, most of his highlights are throwing
@miketalley7021
4 жыл бұрын
An Ozzie Smith highlight or tribute video is not complete without the barehanded play when he was a Padre.
@anthonypressley3105
3 жыл бұрын
That's what I was looking for
@donedeal286
4 жыл бұрын
Baseball was so much better then and Ozzie was so much fun to follow
@patrickwheeler1979
7 ай бұрын
You aren't joking!
@Stick0413
3 жыл бұрын
To this day Ozzie is truly one of the most athletic MLB players of all time. His agility and verticle jump are insane, add his awareness, and speed, just beyond belief what he could do.
@tur7321
3 жыл бұрын
Rey Ordonez, NY Mets Artistic Defense, Stand Out
@leg-end_0631
3 жыл бұрын
yeah hes strong and athletic how come he didn't hit more homeruns? I know he wasn't a power hitter but didn't he only have like 25 homeruns in his whole career
@plagues-haze-3987
2 жыл бұрын
Jeter is the Goat
@PauliePinch13
2 жыл бұрын
@@leg-end_0631 for some strange reason I always remember other people saying the same thing about Ozzie & his home runs. I’m gonna look it up but that always stood out to me & his flips!
@roto5359
2 жыл бұрын
I met Ozzie Smith 3 years ago. He was so friendly and down to earth. A true legend for us St. Louis kids in the 80's.
@fizzayizzay
2 ай бұрын
He’s at Topgolf rn haha
@adamgregory4864
2 жыл бұрын
Growing up, my dad always talked about “the wizard” and how important it was to be quick and well rounded. My dad is gone now, I no longer play the game, but it’s clear what he was talking about. The guy was unreal. Likely to never be another like him.
@filramil
Жыл бұрын
Vizquiel came close
@sethb8177
Жыл бұрын
Masyn winn is a close second at least
@mr.shells685
4 жыл бұрын
He is better than Jeter. He owns the greatest play of all time. 13 GOLD GLOVES
@donedeal286
4 жыл бұрын
Ozzie was arguably was the greatest defensive shortstop
@donedeal286
4 жыл бұрын
Obviously Jeter was a far superior hitter
@swisscheese6456
4 жыл бұрын
Jeter was one of the worst defending short stops of all time but ozzie isn't even close to the same hitter as jeter
@Billfish57
4 жыл бұрын
@@chadm6767 Is that something you think Jeter would want to do?
@austi16
4 жыл бұрын
No shit he’s better than jeter lol
@eatshit8907
4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video Captures the highs People chant his name Even after a bad at bat No shitty music Wizard of OZ
@fhoeschasepape
2 жыл бұрын
Shitty music?
@neoneherefrom5836
4 жыл бұрын
An athlete, a gentleman and one of the most lovable players to ever grace the diamond. Legend.
@jeffbanfieldsflwr3537
4 жыл бұрын
I'm a Cubs fan and absolutely love Ozzie. He was a hell of a player.
@justinbrown4670
6 ай бұрын
Im fortunate enough that my gpa took me to many games to see my favorite player. Ozzie was phenomenal
@highhavencabin
3 жыл бұрын
Ozzie Smith. My all time and forever, favorite baseball player. What a Gentlemen. What magic!
@Jefleopard
4 жыл бұрын
I remember watching these games. Cardinals had some awesome players at this time and Ozzy is one of the greatest of all time.
@jasontidwell5634
Жыл бұрын
I met Ozzie at a work function that my company had in St Louis and he was there signing autographs
@JohnSmith-yi9yt
3 жыл бұрын
Ozzie is the man. Forever. I really hope the padres don't trade em all. Our turn. And ozzie is he best shortstop that played. Tatis can slam all day but ozzie will erase errors
@crystalturner911
4 жыл бұрын
I met Ozzie Smith back in 1989. I also saw the Cardinals in Bush statium before they tore it down.
@mr.hanger
3 жыл бұрын
Grew up watching Ozzie and listening on a m radio while fishing with my late father. This vid just put a huge smile and a small tear on my face.
@philt5782
3 жыл бұрын
beautiful
@OldBenKenobi2318
Жыл бұрын
I’m a Cardinals fan born in 2006(I guess that’s good luck since they won that year) but I wish I could’ve grown up in the 80’s to witness Ozzie and all the other Cardinal legends from that 82 team.
@drc5378
Жыл бұрын
That team was something special!
@neil12011
3 жыл бұрын
One of the classiest and most polished players MLB has ever had. Legend.
@waylow5323
2 жыл бұрын
At 44 years old I still remember getting my picture taken with him and Willie McGee when I was in LL as a kid for getting 1st place. My best childhood memories were baseball and meeting him. Has been and will always be my favorite player of all time.
@CanadaMMA
2 жыл бұрын
People obviously know how good a defender Ozzie was, but he was also a solid offensive player. Especially for a shortstop of that era.
@Uns_Maps_8
7 ай бұрын
He was a great player
@witched2765
Жыл бұрын
I met Ozzie Smith today, no need to believe me but he was pretty chill and he was nice to listen too.
@malonois
3 жыл бұрын
This was baseball🇺🇸
@eddierivera1860
2 жыл бұрын
Best defensive SS I've ever seen!
@michaelangelioliebers7601
3 ай бұрын
1987 Ozzie had a magical year finished 4th in NL Mvp award 104 runs scored batted 303 average 40 doubles 182 hits 43 SB 75RBI .
@Jefleopard
4 жыл бұрын
WTH? Why is someone catching one of his foul fly balls a career highlight? WTH? Pretty lame on the highlight side.
@jperkins3642
3 жыл бұрын
That's his final at bat. While not a "highlight", definitely a career moment.
@JH-ot5mn
4 ай бұрын
Eh, Ozzie highlight for me is when Candy Maldonado knocked the taste outta his mouth.
@BucaneerBri
3 жыл бұрын
Wanted to show someone what a great defensive SS looks like in 2021, naturally looked up the Wizard of Oz
@HalelEliyah3777
Жыл бұрын
Ozzie Smith was my dad's favorite player and mine is Rickey Henderson
@richardgadberry8398
2 жыл бұрын
Didn't Ozzie Smith vanish off the face of the Earth 30 years ago?
@lonestar6709
2 жыл бұрын
He steals so many runs from opponents, I'm surprised he's not in prison!
@coreygolphenee9633
3 жыл бұрын
Courts one into right is just beautiful
@cptn_chromo3189
3 жыл бұрын
Mad props to the ATL fans cheering Ozzie on in his final at bat.
@kels7286
3 жыл бұрын
He’s the reason why my number has always been 1
@j.s.thomasesquire2388
Жыл бұрын
Over 2,400 hits 580 steals Only 589 strikeouts I wouldn't say he wasn't an offensive player.
@Mister8224
10 ай бұрын
When compared to other great fielding SS who had pop at bat, his greatness diminishes. But he did great body flips.
@davidburns239
Жыл бұрын
One of, theeee best shortstops ever!!!!!
@LawrenceAugust_
3 жыл бұрын
First saw him play live in the 1982 World Series. It was settled after that. I was playing shortstop.
@chocolatetownforever7537
3 жыл бұрын
The Wizard of Oz. One of the greatest nicknames in sports history. More impressively, it was truly fitting and deserved. Other guys were great defensive shortstops, but Ozzie Smith was SMOOOTH when he did it. Dude was Baryshnikov out there. If theres a heaven and im eligible, I want a chance to watch Ozzie Smith and Roberto Alomar to play a season together in their primes. They would be incredible together.
@izavalam
4 жыл бұрын
Holly sh.. how long that ovation was?
@coreygolphenee9633
3 жыл бұрын
Hes the Ricky Henderson of shortstopping
@johnniejay
3 жыл бұрын
0:45 - The greatest double play move by a SS ever? I can't think of any better.
@gageeastlick8388
Жыл бұрын
1:22 buddy balked so hard. Gotta come to a stop lol
@JoseMorales-lw5nt
3 жыл бұрын
With all due respect to Cal Ripken, this video highlight reel is proof positive who MLB's True Ambassador of The Game was....😎🇵🇷🇺🇸🗽🦂😊
Man, I hope Ozzie can escape the Mystery Spot someday.
@10Peter25
3 жыл бұрын
This video misses probably Ozzie's greatest fielding play ever, one he turned early in his career before the Padres traded him to St. Louis, a play even Ozzie considers his best ever. kzitem.info/news/bejne/0XmttIKnoKR8goI
@kevinpayton2664
2 жыл бұрын
The one where the ball somehow was behind him and he barehands it and throws the batter out while diving to his left. Awesome play Another great play was when he was running towards centerfield, dives, nearly collides with the centerfielder Curt Ford and still made the catch.
@intellivisionmaster7999
2 жыл бұрын
Ozzie is the greatest shortstop of all time! I was a diehard Expos fan but how much fun was it when the Cards were in the playoffs to see Ozzie work his magic?
@GregsGameRoom
Жыл бұрын
The GOAT!
@thabeaststl3703
3 жыл бұрын
Ozzie is one of those one name athletes.....When someone says "Ozzie" you know who it is!!
@seankiesling2054
3 жыл бұрын
That and there was literally no one else named Ozzie who played SS. Ripken, Jeter samething one name athletes who you knew right away who they're talking about
@arsenal-slr9552
2 жыл бұрын
SS- Ozzie 1B- Pujols 3B- Arenado C- Molina Cardinals have had some damn good infielders these last 40 years
@kels7286
4 жыл бұрын
Ozzie was THE BEST!! Don’t tell me I’m wrong cuz I don’t take Fake News
@johnniejay
3 жыл бұрын
The only thing stopping this video from being perfect is the inane, passionless commentary of Joe 'Mitchell' Buck.
@stevebenton9193
Жыл бұрын
You gotta love baseball. I used to wonder what it would've been like to have Ozzie and Brooks Robinson in the same infield. What a pleasure it was to be alive to witness such great men.
@Mister8224
10 ай бұрын
I think Brooks had more seperation between him & next best at 3rd base. Many were Ozzie's near equal in field & significantly more pop at bat.
@lamarhoward5920
3 жыл бұрын
If you not from St.Louis... you don’t understand.... the goat @ ss period
@RecoveringGenius
2 жыл бұрын
Beloved player. Great guy. Terrific fielder. Exciting fielder. But doesn't belong in the Hall of Fame. Did not have Offensive Stats there were even close. Agree?, Or no?
@turtleflegel6816
2 жыл бұрын
Most insane was how fast he bounced to his feet after diving. And he used take ground balls between innings and throw to first with his eyes closed.
@ManuelGarcia-mv3nc
2 жыл бұрын
Búsquenle otro apodo a Javier Báez el único mago es OZZIE SMITH los demás son copia o junior
@sethb8177
Жыл бұрын
Now, top prospect Masyn Winn (SS) is promoted to the major leagues and is wearing number 0 to get as close to the wizard as possible. I'm glad to know that not only was Ozzie smith one of the best ss ever, but his legacy is bigger than we may have realized
@shannonpincombe8485
3 ай бұрын
"Well, Mr Burns had done it. The power plant had won it...." My Favourite song from the Simpsons. And what a great episode. I wonder of Ozzie ever got out of that hole?
@andrewlayton665
2 жыл бұрын
Proud to be a saint louis cardinals fan and live here!! Congratulations to the legendary wizard of ozz!!
@Nuschler22
Жыл бұрын
Ozzie makes turns a tough play into something incredible and throws to second to get the force on the slow runner. Brandon Crawford turns a tough play into something average looking and gets the fast runner at first. I like Ozzie, but the plays I saw looked like an average game for Brandon Crawford.
@southwestaquatics9787
2 жыл бұрын
That's the real mago the wizard Baez he plays good but never like these legend the wizard Wich and Spanish means mago Ozzie Smith back in my days was these radio station the name of the annauncer was Antonio de Valdez who call him El mago de las parades cortas the real mago Ozzie Smith
@CraigTodd-x9d
12 күн бұрын
Greatest short stop that ever played the game...The Wizard was such a suiting nickname for him...dude was magic out there.
@スローカーブ-u7n
3 жыл бұрын
すごいすごいすごい!
@Julian-jd5yj
Жыл бұрын
Hard to believe he played with Keith Hernandez. Two of the greatest with the glove at their position in the same infield. First year together they won the whole thing. Crazy how that works.
@cathyc2665
3 жыл бұрын
Houston Astros just highlighted Ozzie! Amazing!! ⚾️⚾️ 8-22-2021! Much respect Sir!!
@derekglover6981
2 жыл бұрын
How many guys lay out for a grounder in the ASG these days? Even fewer when they’re in the final year of their career.
@JDSPORTS1234
3 жыл бұрын
Best Cardinals players of all time 1. Ozzie Smith 2. Stan Musial 3. Lou Brock 4. Bob Gibson 5. Yadier Molina
@ia6619
3 жыл бұрын
You're a hating ass old head if you think Albert pujols isn't top 5
@JDSPORTS1234
3 жыл бұрын
@@ia6619 I'm younger than 20
@touchgrassbro9889
3 жыл бұрын
Where's pujols?
@jackguess762
3 жыл бұрын
I played shortstop all my life and was always fascinated by Ozzie doing a backflip running out on the field ! He’s a legend
@personperson9588
3 жыл бұрын
ozzie smith was so ridiculously good
@jeffboyce2426
2 жыл бұрын
I REMEMBER IN 1982 OUTSIDE SHEA STADIUM BEING MISTAKEN FOR OZZIE SMITH AND I LOOK LIKE JAMES JIMMY SI SILAS
@whitegoosejuvy
2 жыл бұрын
What kind of bull crap highlight video is this show Ozzie making plays
@Trystaticus
8 ай бұрын
it always surprises me how fast ozzie was able to go from fully laid-out to releasing the throw.
@jasontaylor6005
2 жыл бұрын
The only thing this video highlights are the fans clapping. Dang, show some highlights.
@MiketheEye
4 жыл бұрын
He was my hero growing up. Good to see him again.
@heribertorobles9153
11 ай бұрын
QUE COSAS SIN OREGERAS EL CASCO SIN DUDA UNOS DE LOS MEJORES SHORTS STOP DE TODOS LOS TIEMPOS
@christophergeorgie762
2 жыл бұрын
Growing up, Ozzie was someone who I truly looked up to.
@mascotty1333
Жыл бұрын
There were 3 highlights. The video was almost entirely crowd reaction.
@60zeller
2 жыл бұрын
Omar Visquel is great,but Ozzie makes plays others can't
@Baked_intell
2 жыл бұрын
I still like to think this rookie card will be worth alot some day so a hang on to it only one i kept from when i was a kid
@markJohnson-ot7ny
3 ай бұрын
The Michael Jordan of Defensive Baseball and the forgotten beast ! M
@terryhill4732
Жыл бұрын
There shouldn't even be a debate who's the best all-time defensive shortstop was
@anibalgomez6890
3 жыл бұрын
No ay palabras el mejor short stop de la historia el mago de Oz
@TimothyC.84
6 ай бұрын
Greatest defensive SS of all time and I’d bet everything on it. .
@LuisAlvarez-nm8wz
3 жыл бұрын
40 yrs old and still playing in the best baseball of the world.
@IronBallsMcNeese
26 күн бұрын
Ozzie always wore that no eared helmet - what a constant phenom at SS
@tomc8115
3 ай бұрын
How is the bare hand grab when he was in San Diego not on this list?!? 😮
@michgan4
3 жыл бұрын
He was the best. Life long Cardinal fan. Had the privilege of meeting him and getting a picture with him when I was a kid.
@FavelaDomini904
4 ай бұрын
Eso se llama un cioreto i de mi posicion no me cambia nadie
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