Austin Riley

Professional baseball player, Atlanta Braves

Austin Riley - Professional baseball player, Atlanta Braves
Born

April 2nd, 1997
28 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A professional baseball player played third base for the Atlanta Braves in Major League Baseball. Debuted in 2019, quickly established a reputation for power hitting and defensive skills. Contributed to the Braves' success in the 2021 season, playing a key role in the team's World Series championship victory. Recognized for significant achievements at the plate, combining strong batting averages with home runs.

Won the 2021 World Series with the Atlanta Braves

Selected as an All-Star in 2023

Achieved over 25 home runs in multiple seasons

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