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I don't understand the in context part of why Ozzie Smith was a better hitter (perhaps players around him and bigger ballpark). I've watch Omar play a lot of games over the years and he was/is an excellent SS IMO, I think every bit as good out in the field as any SS I've seen overall. One thing about Ozzie that I think people should keep in mind, he also played alot of games on the carpet which in my mind has to make things tougher. Ozzie was more widely publicized than Omar. Don't think Omar will get in.

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Ozzie hit in an era when nubers weren't inflated by steroids/bandbox ballparks/whatever the cause may be. Omar is playing in a time where there are shortstops that are hitting 40 HR a year (well, when Arod was still a SS), or putting up similarly striking numbers (Tejada, Nomar, Jeter, etc.) I'm a Cubs fan and hate the Cards, but Ozzie is a no doubt HOFer, and Omar is a no doubt non-HOFer, in my opinion.