Ausmus

The new school says: Ausmus is an unusual offensive player, and that's putting it nicely.

USATODAY.com - Series view from the old and new schools of thought 2005

A superior defensive player, Ausmus is too much of a liability on offense, though he gets bonus points for attending Dartmouth.

USATODAY.com - Series view from the old and new schools of thought 2005

C — Chicago Ausmus is an exceptional defensive catcher, but A.J. Pierzynski has fit in with the Chicago staff and become a postseason catalyst.

USATODAY.com - Pitchers figure to rule in 2005 World Series 2005

Oswalt, 24; and rookie Carlos Hernandez, 21, it will be crucial to have a good presence behind the plate, and Ausmus is a Gold Glove winner.

USATODAY.com - National League Central 2002

Oswalt, who finished second in the NL Rookie of the Year balloting, said Ausmus is 10 times better than any other catcher he has pitched to.

USATODAY.com - National League Central 2002

Brad Ausmus is in Houston's lineup for his defense.

USATODAY.com - The elite backstops are in the city that never sleeps 2002

Ausmus is career .400 (10-for-25) hitter vs.Maddux. ...

USATODAY.com 2001

Ausmus is from New England and wasn't exactly a Yankees fan.

Bright future for M's park 1999

Still, Ausmus is having his best offensive season.

Unlikely players are enjoying ride 1999

Ausmus is from New England and wasn't exactly a Yankees fan.

Notes from the All-Star Game 1999