- Drafted by the New York Yankees in the 48th round of the 1987 amateur draft out of Dartmouth. Selected by the Colorado Rockies from the Yankees in the third round of the 1993 free agent draft. Leads all active former Ivy Leaguers with 508 career RBIs.
- Daughters: Sophie (March 13, 1998) and Abigail (July 27, 1999).
- Catcher with the San Diego Padres (1993-1996[start]), Detroit Tigers (1996[end] & 1999-2000), and Houston Astros (1997-1998 & 2001-present).
- Made major league debut on 28 July 1993.
- In 1999 led American League catchers in fielding percentage (.998). Led National League catchers in fielding percentage in 2000 (.997) and 2005 (.999).
- Named as Special Assistant to Baseball Operations for the San Diego Padres. (November 2010)
- Agreed on a one-year, $1 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Ausmus can earn an additional $350,000 in performance bonuses. (January 2009)
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