Player Review: Stone Cold Austin Riley

Austin Riley continued to be a bright spot for Atlanta in 2023.

Kyle Richardson | Oct 24, 2023

Austin Riley's stats

MLB Stats: .281/.345/.516/.861 with 37 homers, 117 runs scored, 97 RBIs, and three stolen bases.

Offensive and Defensive splits

Offense: A

Austin Riley was one of the only hitters who showed up for the Braves NLDS loss to the Phillies. He finished that series 6-for-17 (.353) with two homers and three RBI. He even hit a clutch two-run homer that led to the Braves winning game two. Riley had a great year statistically as he had a .281 batting average with 37 homers, 97 RBI, and he had a career-high 59 walks. He was everything the Braves needed him to be from the third spot in the lineup.

Defense: A+

Austin Riley turned the most double plays as a third baseman in the MLB. (38) His defense has improved from year to year and this year was his best work. He had a 97% fielding percentage and the 10th highest WAR in the majors. (5.9) He had the third highest Rtot (total fielding runs above average) for third baseman. (13) Riley was a pivotal part of this team on offense and defense.

Riley is one of three finalists for a Gold Glove in the National League, joining Ke'Bryan Hayes (Pittsburgh) and Ryan McMahon (Colorado).

Austin Riley's contract status

Austin Riley is locked up for a long time in Atlanta. On August 1, 2022, Riley signed a 10-year, $212 Million contract extension with a club option in 2033. He will make $21M in 2024 and $22M every year after that until the club option in 2033. If the Braves pick up that option, Riley would make $20M that year, his age-36 season.

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Published Oct 24, 2023

KYLE RICHARDSON