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what was significant for ozzie smith about the time period 1987-80?
Herzog made Smith the number-two hitter full-time during the 1987 season.
what team did he play for in 87?
The Cardinals.
did he have any accomplishments in 87?
Smith accrued a .303 batting average, 43 stolen bases, 75 RBIs, 104 runs scored, and 40 doubles.
what was his best year?
1987.
what happened after the 87 season?
Following the 1987 season, Smith was awarded the largest contract in the National League at $2,340,000.
did he have any failures?
CANNOTANSWER.

Question: what position did he play?
Self-contained rewrite: what position did Ozzie Smith play?