Joe Ausanio

Joe Ausanio
Relief pitcher
Born: December 9, 1965
Kingston, New York
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
July 14, 1994 for the New York Yankees
Last MLB appearance
September 15, 1995 for the New York Yankees
Career statistics
Win–loss record 4–1
Earned run average 5.57
Strikeouts 51
Teams

Joseph John Ausanio (born December 9, 1965) is a former Major League baseball relief pitcher who appeared in 41 games for the New York Yankees in 1994 and 1995.

Early life

Ausanio was born in Kingston, New York and attended Catholic High School in Kingston.[1] He played college baseball at Jacksonville University in Jacksonville, Florida.[2]

Professional career

He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 11th round (278th overall) in the 1988 Major League Baseball Draft.[3] In November 1992 he was selected off waivers by the Montreal Expos and in December 1993 he was drafted by the New York Yankees.[4] Ausanio played his first Major League game on July 14, 1994 for the Yankees and played with them until 1995.[5] He was signed as a free agent by the New York Mets in November 1995.

After retiring as a player, Ausanio was a color commentator for the Hudson Valley Renegades (Single-A affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays) in 1998. He is currently the Director of Sales for the Renegades[6] and the head softball coach of the Marist College Red Foxes in Poughkeepsie, New York.[7] Back in the 2006-2007 season, he was the pitching coach for the Red Foxes.[8]

Family life

Ausanio currently lives in Marlboro, New York with his family.[9] He has two sons, Joey, 23, and Kevin, 21.

Notes

  1. ↑ "Kingston grad Joe Ausanio headed to pro wrestling mat". The Daily Freeman. Retrieved July 24, 2014.
  2. ↑ "Joe Ausanio Stats". Baseball Almanac. Retrieved July 24, 2014.
  3. ↑ "Dorrian signs with Braves; list of local MLB draft picks". Local Media Group, Inc. Retrieved July 23, 2014.
  4. ↑ "COMMENTARY : Game Can Disappoint Any Old Joe, Even Hopeful New Yankee". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved July 24, 2014.
  5. ↑ "JOE AUSANIO CAREER STATS". MLB Advanced Media, LP. Retrieved July 24, 2014.
  6. ↑ Benjamin Hill (2009-01-30). "Finding a way to stay in the game". MiLB.com. Retrieved 2009-02-02.
  7. ↑ "JOE AUSANIO". MARIST COLLEGE. Retrieved July 24, 2014.
  8. ↑ "Marist Names Joe Ausanio Head Softball Coach". MARIST COLLEGE. Retrieved July 24, 2014.
  9. ↑ "Kingston grad Joe Ausanio headed to pro wrestling mat". The Daily Freeman. Retrieved July 24, 2014.

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