New Yankees Bench Coach Brad Ausmus Balances Analytics with Experience

Replacing Carlos Mendoza, Ausmus brings his extensive experience to the role, raising questions about Manager Aaron Boone's job security.

Brad Ausmus, the new bench coach for the New York Yankees, emphasizes the importance of balancing data analytics with experience and intuition in decision-making.
Ausmus, who has 18 years of experience as a major league catcher, five years as a manager, and one year as a bench coach, believes data is correct about 85% of the time, but insists on the need to use one's eyes and experience.
He replaces Carlos Mendoza, who left to manage the New York Mets, and will be working closely with Yankees manager Aaron Boone.
Ausmus' hiring raises questions about Boone's job security if the 2024 season does not go well.
Despite interest in front-office roles, Ausmus sees himself primarily in uniform and is focused on his current role as the Yankees' bench coach.