Coming into the 2021 season, it felt as though no one had a great grasp on what to expect from Austin Riley. There was no denying his raw talent and especially his raw power, but his consistency at the plate in his career up until this season had left something to be desired. However, the season he put together for the Braves in 2021 not only answered a lot of questions regarding his development, but kept the Braves on the path to their first World Series title since 1995.
How Acquired
The Braves drafted Austin Riley way back in 2015 in the Competitive Balance portion of the first round, making him the 41st overall pick in the draft.