NEW YORK — The Yankees have hired Brad Ausmus as their new bench coach under manager Aaron Boone, the club announced on Tuesday.
Ausmus, who began his professional career in the Yankees organization after the team selected him in the 48th round of the 1987 Draft, turns 55 in April and will bring five years of MLB managerial experience to his new role.
The New Haven, Conn., native and Dartmouth alumnus managed the Tigers from 2014-17 and the Angels in 2019, going a combined 314-332 in those stints.
Additionally, Ausmus brings a wealth of experience gleaned from his 18 years as a big league catcher for the Astros, Padres, Tigers and Dodgers. Ausmus collected 1,579 hits and won three Gold Glove Awards during his career.
His Yankees tenure as a player spanned five seasons, attending college and pursuing his degree while playing in the Minors. Ausmus reached Triple-A Columbus in 1992 before being selected by the Rockies in the Expansion Draft.
Ausmus becomes the third bench coach to fill the role for the Yanks during Boone’s managerial tenure, following Mendoza and Josh Bard.
Earlier this offseason, the Yankees filled their hitting coach vacancy by hiring James Rowson to replace Sean Casey, who said that he would not return due to family concerns.
