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Brad Ausmus played for the San Diego Padres, Detroit Tigers, Houston Astros, and Los Angeles Dodgers. A 1987 draft pick of the New York Yankees, he chose to alternate between attending Dartmouth College and playing minor league baseball. Ausmus chose an unusual route to the major leagues. He initially refused to sign with the New York Yankees after the 1987 draft in which the team picked him in the 47th round, instead choosing to pursue another childhood dream, that of attending Dartmouth College. The Yankees allowed him to attend classes at the Ivy League school while playing in the minor leagues during his off terms. Given NCAA rules barring paid professional athletes from playing college sports, Ausmus could not play for the Dartmouth Big Green, and instead served as a volunteer coach and bullpen catcher. He graduated in 1991 with an A.B. in Government, and was a member of Chi Gamma Epsilon fraternity and the Sphinx Senior Society. While at Dartmouth, the lowest grade he received was a B. In 2005, Ausmus became the first Ivy League catcher to play in the World Series since Dartmouth's Chief Meyers in 1916. Ausmus was also one of six Ivy Leaguers on major league rosters at the beginning of the 2009 season. In 2010, The Sporting News named him the ninth-smartest athlete in sports.
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FILE - In this March 1, 2017, file photo, Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Michael Fulmer works against the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning of a spring training baseball game in Dunedin, Fla. Tigers manager Brad Ausmus has no illusions about what 2016 AL Rookie of the Year Michael Fulmer will be facing this season."He's got a target on his back," Ausmus said. "People know who he is. He's not sneaking up on anybody." (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)
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LECOM park is reflected in Detroit Tigers manager Brad Ausmus' sunglasses during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates Saturday, March 25, 2017, in Bradenton, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
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Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Max Scherzer, left, is pulled by Tigers manager Brad Ausmus, right, in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Sunday, June 1, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
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Detroit Tigers manager Brad Ausmus, left, relieves pitcher Luke Putkonen during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Detroit, Friday, April 18, 2014. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
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Detroit Tigers manager Brad Ausmus is seen in the dugout during the first inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles in Detroit, Saturday, April 5, 2014. With the 7-6 win, Ausmus became the first manager in more than a decade to begin his career with four straight wins, according to STATS. Clint Hurdle of Colorado and Jerry Royster of Milwaukee both did it in 2002. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
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Detroit Tigers manager Brad Ausmus, right, greets first baseman Miguel Cabrera before the baseball game against the Kansas City Royals in Detroit, Monday, March 31, 2014. Detroit's 4-3 win on opening day was Ausmus' first win as a Tigers manager. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
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First-year Tigers manager Brad Ausmus, 45, is the youngest of this year's newcomers. He takes over for 69-year-old Jim Leyland, who retired after leading Detroit to three straight AL Central titles. (associated press)
