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Joseph N. Bauserman (born October 4, 1985) [1] is an American former football quarterback for the Ohio State Buckeyes .

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High school career

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Bauserman played his junior through senior seasons at Lincoln High School, in Tallahassee, Florida. In his seasons at Strasburg High School in Strasburg, Virginia, he was all-state in football and baseball. As a senior at Lincoln, he was named captain of the football team, and went on to throw for 3,000 yards and 28 touchdowns as a junior and 2,000 yards and 27 touchdowns as a senior. He was named All-conference, and made a verbal commitment to Ohio State before choosing baseball.

Baseball career

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After high school, Bauserman decided to skip college and signed a professional contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates. There he played for the GCL Pirates, the Williamsport Crosscutters, and the Hickory Crawdads. In his three seasons, he compiled a 14–12 record with a 3.42 ERA as a starting pitcher.[2]

College career

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In 2007, Bauserman joined the Ohio State football program as a walk-on and red-shirted.[3] For the next three seasons, he served as the backup to Terrelle Pryor, seeing action in every season, and even throwing a touchdown pass in the 2010 game versus the Purdue Boilermakers.

In 2011, Bauserman was named the starter, and got his first career start against the Akron Zips; he attempted 16 passes and completed 12 of those passes for 163 yards and 3 passing touchdowns. Bauserman also ran six times for 32 yards including a 15-yard touchdown run. All three of his passing touchdowns went to the tight end Jake Stoneburner. After struggling against the Miami Hurricanes, he was benched and Braxton Miller became the starter for the rest of the season. Miller then fell victim to injury in the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers and Bauserman came in with Ohio State leading 27–13 in the third quarter. Bauserman continued to struggle at the position going 1 for 10 with an interception and Ohio State fell to Nebraska, 34–27. Bauserman finished the season as the third-string quarterback with Kenny Guiton promoted to second string. He did not take another snap for the rest of the season.[4]

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Joe Bauserman (born October 4, 1985) is an American former best known for his time with the from 2007 to 2011, where he appeared in 30 games as primarily a , compiling 812 passing yards, seven touchdowns, and two interceptions. Before committing to football in college, Bauserman pursued professional , selected by the in the fourth round (112th overall) of the out of Lincoln High School in , and playing three seasons in the minors as a right-handed with a career 14-12 record, 3.38 , and 143 strikeouts over 218 1/3 innings. A dual-sport standout from , he transitioned back to football after leaving baseball in 2006, earning a degree in environment and natural resources from Ohio State in 2011 and later working in coaching roles tied to his baseball background. Bauserman grew up in the of , initially attending Strasburg High School for his freshman and years, where he led the Rams to an 18-6 record and two playoff appearances, including a state semifinal berth in 2001 as a ; he threw for 1,052 yards and nine touchdowns while rushing for 397 yards and 10 scores that season. Seeking greater exposure, he transferred to Lincoln High School in , for his junior and senior years (2002-2003), amassing over 5,000 passing yards and 55 touchdowns as a , and excelling in with a 5-0 record and all-state honors as a during his junior year. Recruited by multiple programs including , Clemson, and , Bauserman verbally committed to Ohio State in 2003 but deferred enrollment to pursue his opportunity. Bauserman's minor league career began promisingly in the Gulf Coast League in 2004, where he posted a 2-2 record with a 2.79 in eight starts, before advancing to the New York-Penn League's Williamsport Crosscutters in 2005 (6-2, 2.84 in 14 starts) and the South Atlantic League's in 2006 (6-8, 4.01 in 21 starts). Despite solid performances, he chose to return to football in 2007 at the urging of then-Ohio State coach , walking on as a before switching back to ; he redshirted that year and did not play until 2008. At Ohio State, Bauserman served as a reliable reserve behind starters like , , and , seeing limited action in his first three seasons: three completions for 22 yards in 2008, six for 124 in 2009, and 16 for 174 with two in 2010. His most prominent role came in as a fifth-year senior, starting all six games in which he appeared amid injuries and suspensions, going 40-of-86 for 492 yards, five , and one while adding a rushing ; the Buckeyes went 3-3 in his starts before he was replaced. Though his was modest, Bauserman's perseverance and team-first attitude earned praise from coaches and teammates. Following graduation, Bauserman went undrafted in the and explored opportunities in both sports but ultimately leaned toward , serving as pitching coach for the Strasburg Express in the Valley Baseball League—his hometown summer collegiate team—in , where he helped guide the squad through a 44-game season. He has since maintained ties to athletics and his background, though details on his professional endeavors remain limited in .

Early life and high school career

Early life

Joseph N. Bauserman was born on October 4, 1985, in . The son of John and Joy Bauserman, he has a younger brother named J.D. He spent his early childhood in Loudoun County, where the family resided. During this period, Bauserman gained his first exposure to organized sports through participation in local youth programs, including baseball in the Lower and Upper Loudoun Little Leagues. This move marked a transition from suburban Loudoun County to the smaller, rural setting of Strasburg, shaping his formative years.

High school athletics

Joe Bauserman began his high school athletic career at Strasburg High School in Strasburg, Virginia, where he participated in both football and baseball during his freshman and sophomore years from 2000 to 2002. As a quarterback on the football team, he accumulated 1,052 passing yards and nine touchdowns, while also rushing for 397 yards and 10 touchdowns over two seasons, contributing to an 18-6 team record that included playoff appearances both years and a run to the Group A, Division 1 state semifinals in 2001. In baseball, Bauserman emerged as a standout pitcher, earning all-district honors during his freshman year. During his sophomore football season in fall 2001, he was named district player of the year as quarterback. Seeking greater exposure for Division I college opportunities, Bauserman transferred to Lincoln High School in , ahead of his junior year in 2002, where he continued excelling in both sports through his senior year in 2004. In football at the Class 5A program, he threw for over 5,000 yards and 55 touchdowns across his two seasons, earning all-state honors in . As a in , Bauserman posted a 5-0 record during his junior year and was selected as an all-state performer, drawing interest from top programs before ultimately pursuing professional opportunities after graduation. Bauserman also received all-state recognition in during his time in .

Professional baseball career

Draft and signing

Following his standout performance as a right-handed at Lincoln High School in , Joe Bauserman opted to forgo his verbal commitment to play at and pursue a career instead. Bauserman was selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the fourth round, 112th overall, of the 2004 Major League Baseball June Amateur Draft. He signed a minor league contract with the Pirates organization shortly after the draft, receiving a signing bonus of $300,000. Bauserman's initial professional assignment was to the Gulf Coast League Pirates, the organization's rookie-level affiliate, where he began his minor league career in 2004.

Minor league performance

Bauserman began his career in 2004 after being selected by the in the fourth round of the 2004 MLB Draft, debuting with the Gulf Coast League Pirates. In nine appearances (eight starts), he posted a 2-2 record with a 2.79 over 38.2 , allowing 26 hits and 12 earned runs while striking out 35 batters and walking 10. His performance that season showcased strong control, with a of 0.93, helping the rookie-level team. In 2005, Bauserman advanced to the Williamsport Crosscutters in the New York-Penn League, where he made 14 starts and recorded a 6-2 mark with a 2.84 across 69.2 . He struck out 45 batters against 26 walks, surrendering 64 hits and demonstrating improved in his second professional year. This outing contributed to his promotion the following season. Bauserman's final year came in 2006 with the Class A Hickory in the , where he struggled with consistency amid a 6-8 record and a 4.01 in 21 starts over 110 . He recorded 63 strikeouts and 38 walks, allowing 117 hits and facing challenges with a higher of 1.41 as hitters adjusted to his pitching. Over his three-year tenure with affiliates, Bauserman compiled a 14-12 record, a 3.42 , 218.1 , 143 strikeouts, and 74 walks in 44 appearances (43 starts). He was released from the Pirates organization after the 2006 season.

College football career

Initial commitment and baseball pursuit

As a standout dual-sport athlete at Lincoln High School in Tallahassee, Florida, Joe Bauserman verbally committed to the Ohio State Buckeyes football program in 2003 during his senior year, selecting them over other major college offers from programs including , Clemson, , , , , and . Bauserman's plans shifted following the , where he was selected by the in the fourth round with the 112th overall pick as a . Opting for a contract over immediate enrollment at Ohio State, he signed with the Pirates, who agreed to fund his education while he pursued a career in the sport. This choice led to a three-year hiatus from football spanning 2004 to 2006, during which Bauserman focused exclusively on his career with affiliates. Throughout this period, he maintained ties to Ohio State, and Buckeyes head coach ultimately convinced him to abandon baseball and return to football by joining the program as a walk-on in 2007.

Return to Ohio State

After retiring from a three-year career with the organization in March 2007, Bauserman walked on to the team that summer, fulfilling a prior verbal commitment he had made to the program out of high school in 2003. At age 21, he redshirted the 2007 season, preserving a year of eligibility while adjusting to the environment after his time as a professional pitcher. In 2008, Bauserman was awarded a scholarship and transitioned into a backup quarterback role behind starter Todd Boeckman and later Terrelle Pryor, a position he held through the 2010 season with limited game snaps due to the depth chart. His primary contributions during this period came in practice, where he helped prepare the first-team offense, while appearing sparingly in mop-up duty. One notable moment occurred on October 23, 2010, against Purdue, when Bauserman entered in relief in the fourth quarter and threw a 23-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Spencer Smith among his two completions in the game, contributing to a 49-0 Ohio State victory. As a non-traditional student-athlete in his early to mid-20s—turning 22 in 2007 and 25 by 2010—Bauserman balanced football with academics, majoring in fisheries and and maintaining eligibility through steady progress toward his degree. Despite his age gap with younger teammates, he integrated well into the Buckeyes' culture, participating in team activities like games and earning respect as a presence in the room.

2011 season

Bauserman emerged as the starting quarterback for Ohio State in the 2011 season following the abrupt departure of Terrelle Pryor in June amid an NCAA investigation into player benefits. He earned the role over competitors including freshman Braxton Miller during preseason preparations under interim head coach Luke Fickell. Bauserman made his first career start in the season opener against Akron on September 3, completing 12 of 16 passes for 163 yards and three touchdowns while adding 32 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown in a 42–0 victory. He started the next two games as well, going 16 of 30 for 189 yards and a touchdown in a 27–22 win over Toledo on September 10, but struggling with just 2 completions of 14 attempts for 13 yards in a 24–6 loss to Miami (FL) on September 17. Following the Miami loss, Bauserman was benched in favor of , who took over as the starter against on September 24, though Bauserman saw limited action with 2 of 2 passes for 27 yards. The position then rotated between the two, with Bauserman regaining significant snaps and completing 7 of 14 passes for 87 yards and a in a 10–7 loss to Michigan State on October 1 before limited play in a 34–27 defeat to on October 8, where he went 1 of 10 for 13 yards and an . Over six games in 2011, Bauserman passed for 492 yards and five touchdowns with one interception, while rushing 19 times for 19 yards and another touchdown. The Buckeyes finished the season 6–7 amid NCAA sanctions that included a bowl ban and vacated wins from player trading scandal, marking a turbulent end to Bauserman's college career. He graduated from Ohio State with a degree in environment and natural resources.

Later life and career

NFL draft and professional football

Bauserman, a fifth-year senior during the 2011 season, became eligible for the upon completing his college eligibility at Ohio State. Born on October 4, 1985, he entered the draft process at age 26, making him one of the older prospects available. His 2011 , in which he started the first four games and appeared in two more, included 40 completions for 492 yards with five touchdowns and one interception (career totals: 812 yards, seven touchdowns, and two interceptions), positioning him as a potential undrafted candidate rather than a high draft . Bauserman was not selected in the , held April 26–28 in . Although identified as a possible participant in undrafted tryouts alongside other Ohio State players, no professional contract materialized for him. Without a spot on an roster or , Bauserman concluded his football playing career after graduation.

Coaching roles

In 2017, Joe Bauserman was hired as the head coach at Strasburg High School in , replacing longtime coach Jeff Smoot after the 2016 season. His coaching philosophy emphasized individual instruction, proper mechanics, hard play, hustle, and playing the game correctly, influenced by his dual-sport background in football and . Under Bauserman, the developed among players, with seniors taking on responsibilities like running practices and mentoring younger teammates to build resilience and . During his four-year tenure from 2017 to 2020, Bauserman led the team to notable success, including a 13-11 record in 2019 that secured the Bull Run District tournament title—their first regional appearance in that period—despite late-season injuries, following a rebound from a losing 2018 campaign. He also served as pitching coach for the Strasburg Express, a collegiate summer team in the Valley Baseball League, during the season, leveraging his professional pitching experience to guide the staff in the NCAA-sanctioned wooden-bat league. Bauserman resigned from Strasburg High in January 2021 after the 2020 season was canceled due to COVID-19. By 2025, Bauserman had transitioned to of the NOVA Elite Baseball 16U/2022 based in , continuing his involvement in youth and travel baseball programs. His approach to , informed briefly by his Ohio State football experience, prioritizes discipline and consistency across sports. In addition to baseball , Bauserman has been involved in , serving as head MMA coach and a third-degree black belt at Shark Pit BJJ in , since around 2015. Bauserman established personal stability early, becoming a homeowner in during his college years at age 25, which extended to his later career roots in .

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