Astros Name Brad Ausmus Manager, MLB's Only Jewish Skipper
Summarized from The Jerusalem Post by baba
The Houston Astros have named Brad Ausmus as their new manager, making him Major League Baseball's only active Jewish manager. Ausmus, 57, previously managed the Detroit Tigers and Los Angeles Angels, and played for the Astros for 10 seasons. He also has extensive experience managing Team Israel in the World Baseball Classic. Ausmus stated he is "very excited" to return to Houston and begin his new role.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Brad Ausmus was hired as the new manager for the Houston Astros.
- He is now Major League Baseball's only active Jewish manager.
- Ausmus previously played for the Astros for 10 seasons and won three Gold Glove Awards.
- He has managed Team Israel in the World Baseball Classic and previously managed the Tigers and Angels.
- Ausmus expressed excitement about returning to Houston for his new role.
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