Austin Riley, baseball player, 172 home runs, 2019

Austin Riley

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Born: 4/2/1997 in Memphis, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 2019-05-15

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 240 lbs

Full name: Michael Austin Riley

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Biography

Austin Riley, born in 1997, is an active professional baseball player who has made a significant impact in Major League Baseball since his debut on May 15, 2019. Primarily serving as a position player, Riley has established himself as a powerful offensive force for his team. Over the course of 719 games, he has recorded 742 hits, 153 home runs, and 429 RBIs, showcasing his ability to drive in runs and contribute to his team's success. With a batting average of .272 and 5 stolen bases, Riley demonstrates a well-rounded skill set that combines power with an ability to get on base. Riley's career is marked by notable achievements, including two All-Star selections, underscoring his recognition among fans and peers alike. His early career accolades, such as being named Rookie of the Month, highlight his immediate impact upon entering the league. As he continues to evolve in the current era of baseball, which emphasizes both power hitting and advanced analytics, Riley remains a key player to watch, poised to further his legacy in the sport. His contributions are integral not only to his team's aspirations but also to the ever-evolving narrative of modern baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
844 3232 493 871 172 11 172 498 9 274 932 0.269 0.334 0.489 0.823 8593.7

Career AVG .269 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — +9.6% above league average.

Career OBP .334 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — +5.4% above league average.

Career SLG .489 vs. league average .410 across their career seasons — +19.4% above league average.

Career OPS 0.823 vs. league average 0.726 across their career seasons — +13.3% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2019 ATL NL 80 274 41 62 11 1 18 49 0 16 108 0.226 .252 (-10%) .322 (-13%) .434 (+8%) .757 (-1%) -134.0
2020 ATL NL 51 188 24 45 7 1 8 27 0 16 49 0.239 .244 (-2%) .321 (-6%) .417 (-1%) .739 (-3%) -132.9
2021 ATL NL 160 590 91 179 33 1 33 107 0 52 168 0.303 .243 (+24%) .317 (+16%) .410 (+29%) .727 (+23%) 2824.4
2022 ATL NL 159 615 90 168 39 2 38 93 2 57 168 0.273 .242 (+13%) .311 (+12%) .394 (+34%) .706 (+24%) 2975.5
2023 ATL NL 159 636 117 179 32 3 37 97 3 59 172 0.281 .248 (+13%) .320 (+8%) .414 (+25%) .734 (+17%) 2162.7
2024 ATL NL 110 425 63 109 26 2 19 56 0 37 118 0.256 .243 (+5%) .312 (+3%) .399 (+16%) .711 (+10%) 758.1
2025 ATL NL 102 416 54 108 20 1 16 54 2 27 128 0.260 .245 (+6%) .314 (-2%) .403 (+6%) .718 (+3%) 139.9
2026 ATL NL 23 88 13 21 4 0 3 15 2 10 21 0.239 .239 (avg) .321 (avg) .385 (avg) .707 (avg) 0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
36 142 13 33 5 0 5 16 7 54 0.232

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2023 NLDS1 ATL 4 17 2 6 0 0 2 3 0 6 0.353
2022 NLDS1 ATL 4 15 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 5 0.067
2021 NLCS ATL 6 25 3 5 2 0 1 4 2 10 0.200
2021 NLDS1 ATL 4 15 3 5 0 0 1 1 1 4 0.333
2021 WS ATL 6 25 1 8 3 0 0 3 0 11 0.320
2020 NLCS ATL 7 28 2 4 0 0 1 4 1 10 0.143
2020 NLDS2 ATL 3 9 1 3 0 0 0 0 2 3 0.333
2020 NLWC4 ATL 2 8 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.125

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 21 9 94 10 4 15
3B 736 729 431 1318 66 112
OF 65 64 93 3 4 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2019 ATL 1B 6 3 33 2 1 6
2019 ATL 3B 5 4 4 9 0 0
2019 ATL OF 60 60 89 3 4 1
2020 ATL 1B 4 2 14 3 1 1
2020 ATL 3B 46 45 31 95 6 6
2020 ATL OF 4 4 4 0 0 0
2021 ATL 1B 10 3 40 3 0 8
2021 ATL 3B 156 153 89 300 14 18
2021 ATL OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
2022 ATL 1B 1 1 7 2 2 0
2022 ATL 3B 159 157 97 283 14 20
2023 ATL 3B 159 159 95 287 11 38
2024 ATL 3B 109 109 60 178 10 17
2025 ATL 3B 102 102 55 166 11 13

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 21
Third Base 736
Left Field 62
Right Field 3
Designated Hitter 1

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2023 All-MLB Team - First Team 3B
2023 Player of the Week Week of 2023-07-22
2023 Silver Slugger 3B
2023 TSN All-Star SS
2022 Player of the Month July
2022 Player of the Week Week of 2022-07-09
2021 All-MLB Team - First Team 3B
2021 Player of the Week Week of 2021-05-22
2021 Silver Slugger 3B
2019 Rookie of the Month May

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2023 Most Valuable Player NL 7th 68.0 420 0
2022 Most Valuable Player NL 6th 116.0 420 0
2021 Most Valuable Player NL 7th 111.0 420 0