Austin Riley

Michael Austin Riley is a professional baseball third baseman and shortstop. He is also known by his nickname ‘‘Ocho’’. He plays for the Atlanta Braves in Major League Baseball (MLB). He was selected in the MLB draft in 2015 in the first round by the Atlanta Braves and he was the 41st overall pick.

Riley was born on April 2, 1997, in Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.A. He used to play both baseball and football during high school. He attended DeSoto Central High School. He made his Major League debut for the Atlanta Braves in 2019. He is a two-time All-Star, a Silver Slugger Award winner in 2021 and he was also the World Series Champion in 2021. He also made the All-MLB First Team in 2021.

Austin Riley Personal Information

Austin Riley’s Early Life

Austin Riley was born on April 2, 1997, in Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. His parents are Mike Riley and Elisa Riley. His first name is Michael but he goes by his middle name, Riley, instead. He attended the DeSoto Central High School in Southaven, Mississippi. While there he played two sports, baseball and football. He was a shortstop and pitcher in his school baseball team and a quarterback in his school football team. Riley knew at a young age that he wanted to focus more on baseball where his true passion lay. This made him almost quit football in high school. However, his then football coach convinced him to still play football but this time as a punter.

Riley was planning on going to college and he had even selected the college he would go to, the Mississippi State University. He was planning on playing for the Mississippi State Bulldogs baseball team. While there, he also received an offer to play on the college’s football team as a punter. But then Austin got drafted in the 2015 MLB draft and he chose to go professional rather than attend college. He was the 41st overall selection in the first round by the Atlanta Braves.

Austin Riley’s Personal Life

Austin Riley grew up in a family that played sports and that also influenced his passion for baseball. He has revealed in an interview that his parents were a constant source of encouragement in his pursuit of being a baseball player. Riley has revealed that he was very grateful for his parents and the work ethic that they instilled in him. He is also involved in charity work. Austin Riley along with his wife Anna organized a charity event named first ‘Driving for Veterans’. It was held at TopGolf Midtown. This charity helped improve the lives of military veterans.

Austin Riley’s Family Background

Austin Riley's parents are Mike Riley and Elisa Rile. Riley also has two younger siblings named Zach and Emily. His father has worked in the insurance industry for over 15 years and his mother is a stay-at-home wife. However, Elisa is an advocate for education in special needs children. Riley’s father used to play the position of a punter when he attended Mississippi State University. Riley’s cousin, James, is also a baseball player. He was chosen by the Colorado Rockies in the 2019 MLB draft.

Austin Riley’s Wife

Austin Riley is married to Anna Morgan Riley (nee Harrington). The couple got engaged on November 27, 2017, and finally tied the knot on November 3, 2018. The two had known each other since high school but only started dating when they reached college. Anna graduated from Mississippi State University and studied public relations, advertising, and applied communication. She attended the same high school as Riley as well, the Desoto Central High School. Her parents are Hap Harrington and Emily Harrington. She used to work as a receptionist at EPG Insurance Inc.

Austin Riley’s Kids

The Atlanta Braves’ third baseman has a son with his wife, Anna. The name of the child is Eason Michael Riley. He was born on 20 April 2022 and is currently one year old.

Austin Riley’s Social Media

Austin Riley has active social media accounts on Instagram, and Twitter. He has 256K followers and is following 1567 accounts on Instagram. On Twitter, his follower count is 91.4K and he follows 752 accounts. Austin usually posts baseball-related stuff on his Twitter and Instagram accounts. However, there are some glimpses of his family in his accounts as well.

• Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/austin_riley27/

• Twitter- https://twitter.com/austinriley1308?lang=en

Austin Riley Net Worth

Austin Riley's net worth as of 2023 is estimated at $4 million. This current net worth could be attributed to his massive contract with the Atlanta Braves that he made in 2023. His average salary is an outstanding $21.2 million. Not only this but Riley is also endorsing eleven brands in total. His net worth is expected to increase soon.

Austin Riley Brand Ambassador

Austin Riley is currently endorsing eleven brands. These brands are Better Baseballs, Realtree, Bose, Represent, DICK'S Sporting Goods, Mizuno, Flag & Anthem, FOCO, Coors Light, Marucci, and JB Weld. Better Baseball is a company that sells baseball equipment such as bats and balls. The company is based in the United States. Realtree is a company based in America that sells hunting gear. Bose is a company that sells audio equipment.

Represent is a company that sells clothing. DICK'S Sporting Goods is a chain of stores that sell sporting goods. It is based in the USA. Mizuno is a Japanese equipment and sportswear company. Flag & Anthem is a men's and women's clothing brand based in America. FOCO is an online store where you buy official merchandise for MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL, and MLS. Coors Light is a company that sells beer and other alcoholic beverages. Marucci is a sports equipment manufacturing company that is based in Louisiana. JB Weld is a brand of epoxies and adhesives.

Austin Riley Investments

There’s not enough information available about Austin Riley's investments in any public domain.

Austin Riley Career Stats

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Austin Riley's stats are listed below. In the 2023 season, Austin Riley's Batting average was .281 and his total home runs were 37 and his hits were 179. His total AB was 636 and his Runs were 117.

Austin Riley Achievements

Austin Riley has quite a few achievements to his name. They have been listed below to give a glimpse of how good a player he is:

Austin Riley’s Contract

Austin Riley’s latest contract was made in 2023 with the Atlanta Braves. It was a contract extension to a contract made in 2022 and was worth $212 million and has a duration of ten years. His average salary is approximately $21.2 million.

The third baseman's first contract was with the Atlanta Braves in 2015. It was worth $1.6. He has continued to sign contracts with the Braves till his latest contract. He signed a one-year contract in 2020 worth $568,500. Austin Riley signed a contract worth $590,500 in 2021. In 2022, the deal he signed was worth $3.95 million for one year.

Austin Riley’s Diet

The third baseman has revealed in an interview that he eats lots of vegetables, fruits, and lean protein. He also divulged his pregame and postgame eating rituals. He revealed that before a game, he would eat very lightly. However, after the game is played Austin would have a heavier meal. He especially likes to eat at the Atlanta’s best barbecue joints. Riley also said that his diet also includes lots of water as he likes to stay hydrated.

Austin Riley’s House

Currently, Austin Riley with his wife, Anna, and their child lives in Hernando, Mississippi. Hernando is Riley’s hometown. Not much else is known about their house.

Austin Riley’s Cars

There’s not enough information available about Austin Riley's cars.