In 2010, Ausmus was the 5th-oldest player in the NL [REF].
Known as "a brilliant defensive catcher,"[REF] "an incredibly smart catcher,"[REF] and "one of the most respected game-callers and pitching-staff handlers" in the game,[REF] In 2010, he was chosen as the ninth-smartest athlete in sports by Sporting News [REF].