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Astros Name Brad Ausmus Manager, MLB's Only Jewish Skipper
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.
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- 01Brad Ausmus was hired as the new manager for the Houston Astros.
- 02He is now Major League Baseball's only active Jewish manager.
- 03Ausmus previously played for the Astros for 10 seasons and won three Gold Glove Awards.
- 04He has managed Team Israel in the World Baseball Classic and previously managed the Tigers and Angels.
- 05Ausmus expressed excitement about returning to Houston for his new role.
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.
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