Career Timeline of Austin Riley: Major Achievements and Milestones

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: June 18, 2025

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Austin Riley made an impact.

Michael Austin Riley, known professionally as Austin Riley, is a professional baseball third baseman currently playing for the Atlanta Braves in MLB. He was drafted by the Braves in the first round, 41st overall, of the 2015 MLB Draft and has since become a key player for the team.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2015: Signs with the Braves and Professional Debut

In 2015, Austin Riley signed with the Atlanta Braves for $1.6 million and made his professional debut with the Gulf Coast Braves.

2015: Minor League Debut

In 2015, Riley made his minor league debut with the Gulf Coast Braves, marking the start of his professional baseball career within the Braves farm system.

2015: Drafted by the Atlanta Braves

In 2015, despite being committed to play for the Mississippi State Bulldogs, Austin Riley was drafted by the Atlanta Braves.

2015: Braves Draft Austin Riley

In 2015, the Atlanta Braves selected Austin Riley in the first round, 41st overall, of the MLB Draft.

2016: Plays for Rome Braves

In 2016, Austin Riley played for the Rome Braves of the Class A South Atlantic League, where he batted .271/.324/.479.

2017: Progression Through Minor Leagues

In 2017, Austin Riley started with the Florida Fire Frogs and was promoted to the Mississippi Braves in July.

2018: Ranked Top Prospect

Prior to the 2018 season, Austin Riley received an invitation to spring training and was ranked among the top 100 prospects. He played for Mississippi and was promoted to Gwinnett in May.

May 15, 2019: Called Up to Atlanta Braves

On May 15, 2019, Austin Riley was called up to the Atlanta Braves and hit a home run in his second at bat against Michael Wacha.

2019: Consensus Top 40 Prospect

Austin Riley opened the 2019 season with Gwinnett, and he was considered a consensus top 40 prospect.

2019: MLB Debut

In 2019, Austin Riley made his Major League Baseball debut with the Atlanta Braves, marking a significant milestone in his career.

2019: MLB Season with the Braves

In 2019, Austin Riley played for the Braves, batting .226 with 18 home runs and 49 RBIs, and played multiple defensive positions.

2020: 2020 Season and Postseason Debut

In 2020, Austin Riley batted .239 with 8 home runs and made his postseason debut with the Braves.

2021: Successful 2021 Season

In 2021, Austin Riley finished the regular season with a .303 batting average, 33 home runs, and 107 RBIs, achieving milestones alongside Eddie Mathews and Chipper Jones.

2021: Walk-off Hit and World Series Win

In 2021, Austin Riley recorded his first career walk-off hit in the NLCS and contributed to the Braves' World Series victory, earning his first World Series ring. He was also awarded the Silver Slugger Award after the season.