Which future Hall-of-Famer batted .087 in the 1985 World Series?

Ozzie Smith batted .087 in the 1985 World Series. The St. Louis Cardinals shortstop collected 2 hits in 23 at-bats during the seven-game series against the Kansas City Royals, producing the unusually low average cited in the question.

Smith was already an established defensive star and a key member of the Cardinals, but the series was difficult offensively. St. Louis lost the championship 4–3 after Kansas City rallied from a 3–1 deficit. The Royals won the deciding Game 7 at home, 11–0.

The batting figure can be confused with Smith’s regular-season performance. In 1985, he hit .276 over 158 games and made the All-Star team. His eventual Hall of Fame election in 2002 recognized his defense, baserunning, durability, and overall career rather than his World Series hitting. Smith’s famous backflip before games also became one of baseball’s most recognizable traditions.