BRAD AUSMUS
First Year on Ballot
PLAYING CAREER: San Diego Padres (1993–1996), Detroit Tigers (1996), Houston Astros (1997–1998), Detroit Tigers (1999–2000), Houston Astros (2001–2008) and Los Angeles Dodgers (2009–2010)
ACHIEVEMENTS: Upon retirement, ranked third in Major League history with 12,839 putouts as a catcher (trailing only Iván Rodríguez and Jason Kendall) and seventh in games caught. In 2004, he was inducted into the National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame. Three-time Gold Glove Award winner (2001, 2002 and 2006). 1999 All-Star.
WHAT THEY’RE SAYING ON TWITTER:
https://twitter.com/TTownTiger/status/665182827374387200
HOVG THOUGHTS: Brad Ausmus has about as much chance at making it into the Hall of Fame as I do. That said, his longevity behind the plate is something to applaud.
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