The Atlanta Braves haven't been shy about locking up their young talent early in their careers. We've seen it with Spencer Strider, Michael Harris II, Ronald Acuña Jr, and Austin Riley. These are always massive risks, as we've seen with Strider/Acuña's injuries and Harris' rapid decline.
When Riley debuted with the Braves in 2019, it felt like Atlanta had finally found a player that could fill the absence of Chipper Jones. It took him some time to adjust to big league pitching, but he broke out in 2021. This obviously excited the front office and fans alike.