Quick Info
| Profession | Former Major League Baseball catcher, manager and coach |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 14/04/1969 |
| Age | 57 years |
| Birthplace | Royal Oak, Michigan, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
Latest News about Brad Ausmus
10/11/2026
Yankees general manager Brian Cashman publicly confirmed that Ausmus is a candidate for the Astros managerial position. Reports also said Ausmus was expected to travel to Houston to be named the next Astros manager, as the club continued its search.
02/11/2026
Reports said Yankees bench coach Brad Ausmus was interviewing for the Houston Astros managerial job, with MLB.com's Astros reporter confirming the process. Ausmus had previously interviewed with Houston for both manager and general manager roles, and the opening would leave a bench coach vacancy in New York.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Bradley David Ausmus |
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| Summary | Former professional baseball catcher who played 18 seasons in MLB, later managed the Detroit Tigers and Los Angeles Angels, and currently serves as bench coach for the New York Yankees. |
| Current Status | Yankees bench coach; reported in November 2026 as a candidate to become Houston Astros manager; managed Team Israel at the 2026 World Baseball Classic |
Educational Qualification(s)
| University | Dartmouth College |
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| Notes | Alternated between attending Dartmouth College and playing minor league baseball after being drafted |
Career
| Draft | Selected by the New York Yankees in the 48th round of the 1987 MLB draft |
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| Playing Career | 18 MLB seasons with the San Diego Padres, Colorado Rockies (selected in the 1992 expansion draft), Detroit Tigers, Houston Astros and Los Angeles Dodgers, finishing in 2010 |
| Playing Highlights | Three-time Gold Glove winner; played in the 2005 World Series with the Houston Astros; spent 1997 to 2008 mostly in Houston, with Detroit in 1999 and 2000 |
| Managerial Career | Detroit Tigers manager from 2014 to 2017, leading the team to a 90-win season in 2014 and the playoffs; Los Angeles Angels manager in 2019 |
| Coaching Career | Yankees bench coach since 2024; Team Israel bench coach in 2023 and manager for the 2026 World Baseball Classic |
| Managerial Record | 386-422 across his major league managerial career (314-332 with Detroit, 72-90 with the Angels) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was selected by the Colorado Rockies in the 1992 MLB Expansion Draft | |
| 2. Is the all-time leader in games played by a Jewish Major League player | |
| 3. Was inducted into the Dartmouth Wearers of the Green Hall of Fame in 1994 |
