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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