Bradley David Ausmus (born April 14, 1969, in New Haven, Connecticut) is an American 3-time Gold Glove Award winning catcher in Major League Baseball with the Houston Astros. The position of the catcher Catcher is also a general term for a fielder who catches the ball in cricket. ... April 14 is the 104th day of the year (105th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 261 days remaining. ... For the Stargate SG-1 episode, see 1969 (Stargate SG-1). ... is the 209th day of the year (210th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar). ... In baseball statistics, games played (denoted by G) indicates the total number of games in which a player has participated (in any capacity). ... In Major League Baseball history, Ty Cobb had a record 4,191 hits by 1928; Pete Rose would surpass it 57 years later, and finish with 4,256 career hits. ... The all-time stolen base leader, Rickey Henderson, swipes third in 1988. ... Major league affiliations National League (1969–present) West Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 6, 19, 31, 35, 42 Name San Diego Padres (1969–present) Other nicknames Pads, Friars Ballpark PETCO Park (2004–present) Qualcomm Stadium (1969-2003) a. ... // This year in baseball Events January - Reggie Jackson is elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame by the Baseball Writers Association of America, receiving 94% of the vote. ... The following are the baseball events of the year 1996 throughout the world. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) Central Division (1998–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 2, 5, 6, 16, 23, 42 Name Detroit Tigers (1901–present) Other nicknames The Bless You Boys Ballpark Comerica Park (2000–present) Tiger Stadium (1912-1999) Briggs Stadium (1938-1960) Navin Field (1912-1938) Bennett... The following are the baseball events of the year 1996 throughout the world. ... The following are the baseball events of the year 1999 throughout the world. ... This year in baseball: 1998 - 1999 - 2000 - 2001 - 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 Events January-March January 6 - Major League Baseball officials order Atlanta Braves reliever John Rocker is to undergo psychological testing following derogatory remarks he made in an interview with Sports Illustrated magazine. ... Major league affiliations National League (1962–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 24, 25, 32, 33, 34, 40, 42, 49 Name Houston Astros (1965–present) Houston Colt . ... The following are the events of the year 1997 that happened world-wide throughout the sport of baseball. ... This year in baseball 1995 - 1996 - 1997 - 1998 - 1999 - 2000 - 2001 - 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 Events January-March January 5 - Don Sutton, a 324-game winner is elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame on his fifth try. ... The following are the baseball events of the year 2001 throughout the world. ... April 14 is the 104th day of the year (105th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 261 days remaining. ... For the Stargate SG-1 episode, see 1969 (Stargate SG-1). ... Nickname: Location in Connecticut Coordinates: , NECTA New Haven Region South Central Region Settled 1638 Incorporated (city) 1784 Consolidated 1895 Government  - Type Mayor-board of aldermen  - Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. ... In American baseball, the Rawlings Gold Glove Award, usually referred to simply as the Gold Glove, is the award annually given to the Major League player judged to be the most superior individual fielding performance at each position (in each league), as voted by the managers and coaches in each... The position of the catcher Catcher is also a general term for a fielder who catches the ball in cricket. ... Major League Baseball (MLB) is the highest level of play in North American professional baseball. ... Major league affiliations National League (1962–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 24, 25, 32, 33, 34, 40, 42, 49 Name Houston Astros (1965–present) Houston Colt . ...

With more than 100 games caught in 11 consecutive seasons, he ranks 3rd among active catchers in games played. He is 6th all-time of all Jewish major leaguers in hits, and 8th in home runs and RBIs, trailing only Hank Greenberg and Shawn Green in all three categories.[1] He is also won the 2007 Darryl Kile Award "for integrity and courage."[2] The word Jew ( Hebrew: יהודי) is used in a wide number of ways, but generally refers to a follower of the Jewish faith, a child of a Jewish mother, or someone of Jewish descent with a connection to Jewish culture or ethnicity and often a combination... This article is about the baseball player. ... Shawn David Green (born November 10, 1972, in Des Plaines, Illinois) is a Major League Baseball player. ... Darryl Andrew Kile (December 2, 1968 – June 22, 2002) was a professional baseball player and pitcher who last played with the St. ...

Early life

High school

Ausmus was a standout athlete at Cheshire High School, in both basketball and baseball. He was a teammate of National Hockey League defenseman Brian Leetch on the high school's baseball championship team in 1984. Cheshire High School is located on Route 10 (South Main Street) across from Bartlem Park in Cheshire, Connecticut. ... “NHL” redirects here. ... Brian Leetch (born March 3, 1968 in Corpus Christi, Texas, USA) is a professional ice hockey defenseman in the NHL, though he is currently an unsigned unrestricted free agent. ... See also: 1983 in sports, other events of 1984, 1985 in sports and the list of years in sports. Auto Racing Stock car racing: NASCAR Championship - Terry Labonte Cale Yarborough won the Daytona 500 Richard Petty won the 200th (and final) race of his career on July 4. ...

Ausmus set two goals for himself as a youth: to become a major-league ballplayer, and to attend Dartmouth. Both dreams came true.[3]

College

Ausmus chose an unusual route to the major leagues. He initially refused to sign with the Yankees after the 1987 draft, instead choosing to chase another childhood dream, that of attending Dartmouth College. ^[1] The Yankees decided to allow him to attend classes at the Ivy League school while playing in the minor leagues during his off terms.^[2] (Dartmouth has an unusual academic calendar giving students more flexibility to do such things.) Given NCAA rules barring paid professional athletes from playing college sports, the MLB-drafted minor leaguer Ausmus could not actually play for Dartmouth's team, the Big Green, and instead served as a volunteer coach and bullpen catcher. He graduated in 1991 with a B.A. in Government, and was a member of Chi Gamma Epsilon ("Chi Gam") fraternity. In 2005, Ausmus became the first Ivy League catcher to play in the World Series since 1916. ^[3] Year 1987 (MCMLXXXVII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar). ... The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA, often said NC-Double-A) is a voluntary association of about 1200 institutions, conferences, organizations and individuals that organizes the athletics programs of many colleges and universities in the United States. ... Dartmouth College is a private academic institution in Hanover, New Hampshire, in the United States. ... While the game goes on, a relief pitcher warms up in the bullpen, beyond the outfield fence In baseball, the bullpen is the area where pitchers warm-up before entering a game. ... A Bachelor of Arts (B.A. or A.B.) is an undergraduate academic degree awarded for a course or program in the arts and/or sciences. ... Chi Gamma Epsilon is a fraternity at Dartmouth College. ...

Major league career

Ausmus was drafted in 1987 by the New York Yankees in the 48th round of the draft (see above). He spent five years in their minor league system, then was selected by the Colorado Rockies with the 54th pick of the 1992 expansion draft. Ausmus spent less than a year in the Colorado organization. He was traded to the San Diego Padres with Andy Ashby and Doug Bochtler for Bruce Hurst and Greg Harris in July 1993. Year 1987 (MCMLXXXVII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar). ... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 23, 32, 37, 44, 49 Name New York Yankees (1913–present) New York Highlanders (1903-1912) Baltimore Orioles (1901-1902) (Also referred to as... Major league affiliations National League (1993–present) West Division (1993–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 42 Name Colorado Rockies (1993–present) Other nicknames The Rocks, The Rox, Blake Street Bombers Ballpark Coors Field (1995–present) Mile High Stadium (1993-1994) Major league titles World Series titles (0) None NL Pennants... Year 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar). ... An expansion draft, in professional sports, occurs when a sports league decides to create one or more new expansion teams or franchises. ... Major league affiliations National League (1969–present) West Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 6, 19, 31, 35, 42 Name San Diego Padres (1969–present) Other nicknames Pads, Friars Ballpark PETCO Park (2004–present) Qualcomm Stadium (1969-2003) a. ... Andrew Jason (Andy) Ashby (born July 11, 1967 in Kansas City, Missouri) is a starting pitcher who has played for the Philadelphia Phillies (1991-1992, 2000[start]), Colorado Rockies (1993[start]), San Diego Padres (1993[end]-1999, 2004), Atlanta Braves (2000[end]) and Los Angeles Dodgers (2001-2003). ... Bruce Vee Hurst (born March 24, 1958 in St. ... Greg Harris is a common name that can refer to different people: Greg Harris, a Cincinnati community organizer and former politician Greg Harris, a former pitcher in MLB who played from 1981 through 1995 (*) Greg Harris, a former pitcher in MLB who played from 1988 through 1995 (*) Greg Harris, a... Year 1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar). ...

San Diego Padres (1993-96)

He made his Major League debut two days later, when he started for the Padres against the Chicago Cubs, and went 1-for-3 with a single. [4] Major League Baseball (MLB) is the highest level of play in North American professional baseball. ... Major league affiliations National League (1876–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 10, 14, 23, 26, 42 Name Chicago Cubs (1902–present) Chicago Orphans (1898-1901) Chicago Colts (1890-1897) Chicago White Stockings (1870-1889) (a. ...

In 1994 he received 12 intentional walks, 7th in the league and a career high. Year 1994 (MCMXCIV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar). ...

In 1995 he batted .293, a career-best, and stole 16 bases (the most by any catcher since Craig Biggio stole 19 in 1991). Year 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full 1995 Gregorian calendar). ... Craig Alan Biggio (IPA: //) (born December 14, 1965 in Smithtown, New York) is a seven-time All-Star Major League baseball player who has played his entire career with the Houston Astros. ...

Within 3 years, Ausmus was on the move again. In June 1996, after 149 at-bats in which he batted just .181, the Padres traded him, Andujar Cedeno, and Russ Spear (minors) to the Detroit Tigers for John Flaherty and Chris Gomez. Year 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar). ... Andújar Cedeño Donastorg (August 21, 1969 in La Romana, Dominican Republic – October 28, 2000 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) was a Major League Baseball Shortstop from 1990 to 1996. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) Central Division (1998–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 2, 5, 6, 16, 23, 42 Name Detroit Tigers (1901–present) Other nicknames The Bless You Boys Ballpark Comerica Park (2000–present) Tiger Stadium (1912-1999) Briggs Stadium (1938-1960) Navin Field (1912-1938) Bennett... John Timothy Flaherty (born October 21, 1967 in New York, NY) serves as a backup catcher for the Boston Red Sox in the major leagues. ... Christopher Cory Gomez (born June 16, 1971, in Los Angeles, California) is an infielder who is currently on the Baltimore Orioles. ...

Detroit Tigers (1996)

Despite bouncing back somewhat in Detroit, hitting .248, Ausmus was again traded in December 1996. He was traded with Jose Lima, Trever Miller, C.J. Nitkowski, and Daryle Ward to theHouston Astros for Doug Brocail, Brian Hunter, Todd Jones, Orlando Miller, and cash. José Lima (born September 30, 1972) is a right handed pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball. ... Trever Douglas Miller (born May 29, 1973) is a relief pitcher for the Major League Baseball Tampa Bay Devil Rays. ... Daryle Ward (born June 27, 1975 in Lynwood, California) is a Major League Baseball outfielder/first baseman for the Chicago Cubs. ... Major league affiliations National League (1962–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 24, 25, 32, 33, 34, 40, 42, 49 Name Houston Astros (1965–present) Houston Colt . ... Douglas Keith Brocail (born May 16th, 1967 in Clearfield, Pennsylvania) is an American baseball pitcher for the San Diego Padres franchise. ... Todd Jones can refer to different people: Todd Jones: a baseball player Todd Jones: a rock musician This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... Orlando Miller (born January 13, 1969 in Changuinola, Panama), is a former professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues primarily as a shortstop from 1994-1997. ...

This marked the first of three times Ausmus would be exchanged between the two teams.

Houston Astros (1997-98)

In 1998 he received 11 intentional walks, 8th in the league. Year 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar). ...

In January 1999 he was traded by the Houston Astros with C.J. Nitkowski to the Detroit Tigers for Paul Bako, Dean Crow, Brian Powell, Carlos Villalobos (minors), and Mark Persails (minors). Year 1999 (MCMXCIX) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar). ... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) Central Division (1998–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 2, 5, 6, 16, 23, 42 Name Detroit Tigers (1901–present) Other nicknames The Bless You Boys Ballpark Comerica Park (2000–present) Tiger Stadium (1912-1999) Briggs Stadium (1938-1960) Navin Field (1912-1938) Bennett... Gabor Paul II Bako, better known simply as Paul Bako (born June 20, 1972 in Lafayette, Louisiana) is a catcher in Major League Baseball currently playing for the Kansas City Royals of the American League. ...

Detroit Tigers (1999-2000)

Generally considered light-hitting but sure-handed, Ausmus had his best offensive season in 1999 at the age of 30, when he batted .275 and set career highs in on-base percentage (.365) and slugging percentage (.415), and made the All-Star team. He was hit by pitches 14 times, 6th in the league and a career high. Year 1999 (MCMXCIX) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar). ... In baseball statistics, on base percentage (OBP) (sometimes referred to as on base average (OBA)) is a measure of how often a batter gets to first base for any reason other than a fielding error or a fielders choice. ... In baseball statistics, slugging average (SLG) is a measure of the power of a hitter. ... All-star (also, Allstar or All Star) is a term with meanings in both the worlds of sports and entertainment. ...

In December 2000 he was traded by the Detroit Tigers with Doug Brocail and Nelson Cruz to the Houston Astros for Roger Cedeno, Chris Holt, and Mitch Meluskey. 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Douglas Keith Brocail (born May 16th, 1967 in Clearfield, Pennsylvania) is an American baseball pitcher for the San Diego Padres franchise. ... Nelson Cruz (born July 1, 1980 in Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic) is an outfielder in the Texas Rangers organization. ... Roger Leandro Cedeño [ceh-DEH-nyo] (born August 16, 1974 in Valencia, Carabobo State, Venezuela), is a Major League Baseball right fielder and switch-hitter batter who plays for the St. ... The Green Party of Ontario is a minor political party in Ontario, Canada. ...

Houston Astros (2001-present)

In November 2003 he signed as a free agent with the Houston Astros, and he did the same in December 2005. Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 2003 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

In 2004 he received 11 intentional walks, 8th in the league. He batted .308 against left-handers, and .364 in situations that were "late and close" (in the seventh inning or later, with the score tied or the tying run on base, at the plate, or on deck). [5] shelby was here 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

In 2005 he had more walks (51) than strikeouts (48). He batted .304 with 2 out and runners in scoring position. Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

In 2006, Ausmus hit .230 and set a career high with 9 sacrifice hits. For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ...

Defense

He nabbed 39% of opposing baserunners in 1995, second in the NL only to the Marlins' Charles Johnson, and led the league with 14 double plays and 63 assists at catcher. In 1997 he had 16 double plays, a career-best, and led the league in caught-stealing percentage. In 1998 he finished second to Charles Johnson in the NL Gold Glove voting. Year 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full 1995 Gregorian calendar). ... Charles Johnson may refer to one of several individuals, including: Charles R. Johnson, contemporary African_American author Charles Johnson, 18th century Democratic_Republican politician from North Carolina Charles Elliott Johnson, contemporary Democratic politician from North Carolina Charles Johnson, Major League Baseball player Charles B. Johnson, chairman of Franklin Resources, Inc. ... Year 1997 (MCMXCVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar). ...

In 1999 he led the AL with a .998 fielding percentage. Year 1999 (MCMXCIX) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar). ...

In 2000 he appeared in 150 games, starting 140, which was the most ever by a Detroit catcher. He led the league with 68 assists, and he threw out 30 of 74 baserunners attempting to steal (43.2%), leading the AL in that category. 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

In 2001, he led the NL with a .997 fielding percentage and only 1 passed ball, had the second best caught-stealing percentage (40%) in the majors, and won the first of two consecutive National League Gold Gloves with the Houston Astros. Year 2001 (MMI) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 2001 Gregorian calendar). ...

He led the league again with a .997 fielding percentage and only 2 passed balls in 2002). For album titles with the same name, see 2002 (album). ...

In 2003 had a .997 fielding percentage, for the third season in a row. Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 2003 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

He led the league with a .999 fielding percentage in 2005. Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Ausmus led the league again with a .998 fielding percentage (the 5th-best of any catcher ever at the time) and only 1 passed ball and won his third Gold Glove in 2006. For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ...

He has exhibited better range at catcher than the league average each season in his career. He is known for his strong arm, quick release, nimble footwork, framing pitches deftly, and smart handling of pitchers

While the vast majority of his games have been at catcher, Ausmus has also played a handful of games at first base, second base, third base, and shortstop, all of them without making an error.

On July 22, 2007, Ausmus became the all-time major league career leader in putouts by a catcher (11,790), passing Gary Carter. He also had the 3rd best lifetime fielding average (.991) of any catcher with a minimum of 1,000 games played. Gary Edmund Carter (born April 8, 1954), also nicknamed The Kid, has been regarded as one of the top hitting Major League Baseball catchers in baseball history. ...

Post-season career

Ausmus has played in the post-season 5 times, all with the Astros, including the 2005 World Series. In Game 4 of the 2005 National League Division Series against the Atlanta Braves, Ausmus homered with two outs in the bottom of the 9th to tie the game at 6-6 and send it to extra innings; the Astros eventually won in the 18th inning of the longest postseason game in major league history. For other events named World Series, see World Series (disambiguation). ... // Athletics Mens 100 metres - Asafa Powell of Jamaica sets a new world record of 9. ... In Major League Baseball, the National League Division Series (NLDS) determine which two teams from the National League will advance to the National League Championship Series. ... Major league affiliations National League (1876–present) East Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 3, 21, 35, 41, 42, 44 Name Atlanta Braves (1966–present) Milwaukee Braves (1953-1965) Boston Braves (1941-1952) Boston Bees (1936-1940) Boston Braves (1912-1935) Boston Rustlers (1911) Boston Doves (1907-1910) Boston... Extra innings is the procedure by which a tie is broken in the sport of baseball. ...

Hall of Fame

Ausmus was inducted into the National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame in 2004.[6] The National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame and Museum, in Commack, New York, is dedicated to honoring Jewish sports figures who have distinguished themselves in sports. ... shelby was here 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Miscellaneous

• On August 2, 1997, he was the first catcher to wear the FOX mini-camera, in a Houston-New York Mets game.

• Ausmus comes from a New England family of rabid Boston Red Sox fans. Ironically, he was signed out of high school as a Yankee prospect and rose through the ranks of the New York farm system. Yankee manager Joe Torre was responsible for his selection to the 1999 American League All-Star team; the game was held at Boston's Fenway Park, and featured an emotional tribute to legendary Red Sox hitter Ted Williams.

• In 1999 Ausmus batted leadoff for the Detroit Tigers 7 times, the first catcher since Bruce Kimm in 1976 to do so.

• Ausmus and his wife Liz reside in San Diego with their daughters Sophie and Abigail.

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External links

• Baseball-Reference.com - Major league career statistics
• thebaseballcube.com - Player statistics (including minor leagues, spring training)
• Encyclopedia of Baseball Catchers -- Top 100 Fielding Seasons
• Jews in Sports bio
• Baseball Almanac stats
• Fangraphs stats
• Baseball Library bio
• The Baseball Page bio
• Jewish Sports bio
• "The Boys of Summer and Seder: Baseball, Passover share openers," 3/12/07
• Jewish Major League career leaders