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.
21 hours ago : Atlanta Braves Make Strategic Roster Decision Regarding Austin Riley
The Atlanta Braves have addressed Austin Riley's status amidst ongoing lineup adjustments and trade rumors, confirming his position ahead of crucial series matches against the Yankees and Nationals.
April 2, 1997: Austin Riley's Birth
On April 2, 1997, Michael Austin Riley, later known as a professional baseball third baseman, was born.
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.
November 2018: Marriage to Anna
In November 2018, Austin Riley married his wife, Anna, marking a significant event in his personal life.
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.
October 2021: Announcement of First Child
In October 2021, Austin Riley and his wife, Anna, announced they were expecting their first child.
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.
2021: Silver Slugger and World Series Win
In 2021, Austin Riley won the Silver Slugger Award and was part of the Atlanta Braves team that won the World Series.
2021: Hitting Slump and Mental Adjustment
In 2021, after a hitting slump, Riley worked with Mike Brumley to improve his approach at the plate, leading to a promotion in the batting order.
April 2022: Birth of First Son
In April 2022, Austin Riley and his wife, Anna, welcomed their first son into the world.
July 11, 2022: Player of the Week Honors
On July 11, 2022, Austin Riley earned Player of the Week honors for the first time in his career, marking a significant achievement.
2022: Contract Extension
In 2022, Austin Riley signed a ten-year contract extension worth $212 million with the Braves, a franchise record.
2023: All-Star Selection and Silver Slugger Award
In 2023, Austin Riley was selected to the All-Star Game for the second consecutive year and won his second Silver Slugger Award.
March 2024: Cousin's Release
In March 2024, Riley's cousin, Keegan James, was released by the Colorado Rockies from their minor league team.
July 2024: Birth of Second Son
In July 2024, Austin Riley and his wife Anna welcomed their second son, expanding their family.
2024: Injury-Shortened Season
In 2024, Austin Riley's season was limited by injuries, including a strained intercostal muscle in May and a fractured hand in August.
Mentioned in this timeline
Florida the southernmost state in the contiguous United States is...
Colorado a Mountain and Southwestern U S state is the...
The Atlanta Braves are a professional baseball team based in...
Atlanta is the capital and most populous city of Georgia...
Fire is a rapid oxidation process specifically combustion that releases...
A star is a self-gravitating luminous plasma spheroid exemplified by...
Trending
4 hours ago Severe Thunderstorms Impacting Northeast and Mid-Atlantic Regions
4 hours ago Braves Manager Walt Weiss Ejected After Arguing Balk Call Against Chris Sale
4 hours ago Jose Montanha Prepares for High-Stakes UFC Vegas 120 Bout Against Louie Sutherland
4 hours ago Chris Brown and Usher Perform High-Energy Raymond & Brown Tour Show at MetLife Stadium
4 hours ago Dawn Staley's Memoir Gains Recognition Amid South Carolina Roster Changes
4 hours ago Chicago Sky Star Rachel Banham Sees Surge In Popularity For Her Trending Slogan Shirt
Popular
Mario Armando Lavandeira Jr better known as Perez Hilton is...
Rand Paul is an American politician and the junior United...
Buc-ee's is an American chain of large country stores gas...
Anthony Stephen Fauci is a prominent American physician-scientist and immunologist...
Jeanine Pirro is an American television host lawyer and author...
Ken Paxton is an American politician and lawyer serving as...