Hall of Famer and Cardinals all-time great Ozzie Smith visits Cardinals spring training
The Hall of Famer and former Cardinals Gold Glove-winning shortstop Ozzie Smith, nicknamed "The Wizard of Oz," visited spring training in Jupiter, Florida, and to meet with current players and sign autographs on Feb. 17, 2024. Video by Allie Schallert, aschallert@post-dispatch.com
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At camp, Ozzie Smith's presence is a present. It reminds fans of the glory days of Busch and backflips. And it reminds the current Cardinals, coming off an off year, of the standard set by those who came before them.
After his first pro season with Cardinals, reliever Ryan Loutos accepted a job from the front office and added a velocity that puts him on the brink of the majors.聽
Here at camp, Cardinals hitting coach Turner Ward was asked about a player comp for Nolan Gorman. Before the question was even finished, Ward said: 鈥淛im Thome.鈥
