Statements (112)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Baseball_Player
|
| gptkbp:all_star |
gptkb:15
|
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:13
|
| gptkbp:bats |
gptkb:Left
|
| gptkbp:batting_style |
Left-handed
|
| gptkbp:birth_date |
1954-01-26
1954-12-26 |
| gptkbp:birth_place |
gptkb:Mobile,_Alabama
gptkb:Mobile,_Alabama,_USA |
| gptkbp:career_batting_average |
.304
.262 |
| gptkbp:career_games_played |
2560
|
| gptkbp:career_slugging_percentage |
.328
.337 |
| gptkbp:championship |
.978
|
| gptkbp:charity_work |
gptkb:Ozzie_Smith's_Sports_Academy
|
| gptkbp:college |
gptkb:California_State_University,_Los_Angeles
|
| gptkbp:debut |
gptkb:1982
1980-09-10 1989-07-21 |
| gptkbp:debut_year |
gptkb:1978
|
| gptkbp:defense |
Backflip before games
Being a fan favorite for defensive skills Being a leader on the field defensively Consistent performance in high-pressure situations Contributing to the Cardinals' defensive strategy Diving catch against the New York Mets Exceptional communication with pitchers Executing relay throws with accuracy Executing the cut-off play flawlessly Fielding bunts effectively Fielding percentage over .980 Game-saving play in the 1985 NLCS Handling high throws from infielders Incredible throw to first base from deep shortstop Influencing future generations of shortstops Being inducted into the Hall of Fame for his career Known for his quick release on throws Leading the league in assists as a shortstop Maintaining a low error rate throughout career Making acrobatic catches on pop-ups Making difficult plays look easy Making plays on slow rollers Making the All-Defensive Team multiple times Quick reflexes on ground balls Range to both sides of the field Reading hitters and anticipating plays Sliding catches in the outfield Turning double plays with precision Utilizing his speed to cover ground Participating in defensive drills and training camps Recognized for his sportsmanship and professionalism |
| gptkbp:drafted_by |
gptkb:San_Diego_Padres
|
| gptkbp:era |
gptkb:1980s
1990s |
| gptkbp:famous_for |
gptkb:leadership
Base running Community involvement Charitable work Defensive skills |
| gptkbp:famous_quote |
" You can't be afraid to make mistakes."
" I just want to be the best I can be." " The only way to prove you are a good player is to play." |
| gptkbp:final_match_date |
1996-10-04
|
| gptkbp:full_name |
Osborne Earl Smith
|
| gptkbp:hall_of_fame_induction |
gptkb:2002
|
| gptkbp:high_school |
gptkb:John_Shaw_High_School
|
| gptkbp:hit_single |
2460
2,460 |
| gptkbp:home_runs |
gptkb:28
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Ozzie Smith
|
| gptkbp:influences |
gptkb:Derek_Jeter
gptkb:Barry_Larkin gptkb:Cal_Ripken_Jr. |
| gptkbp:movement |
gptkb:1,000
|
| gptkbp:next_season |
gptkb:4
|
| gptkbp:nickname |
gptkb:The_Wizard
|
| gptkbp:notable_achievement |
First player to have a 30-stolen base season and a 30-home run season.
|
| gptkbp:notable_achievements |
gptkb:MLB_All-Century_Team
gptkb:Major_League_Baseball_All-Star_Game_MVP gptkb:Golden_Globe_Award |
| gptkbp:notable_games |
The Flip
The Dive The Backflip |
| gptkbp:notable_wins |
76.5
|
| gptkbp:number |
gptkb:1
|
| gptkbp:played_for |
gptkb:San_Diego_Padres
gptkb:St._Louis_Cardinals |
| gptkbp:position |
Shortstop
|
| gptkbp:post_season_hits |
gptkb:33
|
| gptkbp:post_season_rbis |
gptkb:15
|
| gptkbp:retired |
gptkb:Major_League_Baseball
|
| gptkbp:retired_number |
gptkb:1
gptkb:St._Louis_Cardinals |
| gptkbp:retirement |
gptkb:1996
Baseball analyst |
| gptkbp:retirement_year |
gptkb:1996
|
| gptkbp:runs_batted_in |
793
|
| gptkbp:sports_team |
gptkb:San_Diego_Padres
gptkb:St._Louis_Cardinals |
| gptkbp:stolen_bases |
gptkb:7
580 |
| gptkbp:team |
gptkb:St._Louis_Cardinals
|
| gptkbp:throws |
Right
Right-handed |
| gptkbp:trade |
gptkb:St._Louis_Cardinals
|
| gptkbp:world_series_champion |
gptkb:1
|
| gptkbp:year |
gptkb:1996
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:video_games
gptkb:award gptkb:Jackie_Robinson |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
|