VIDEO: Side Angle of Austin Riley Home Run in Braves Spring Training Game is Gorgeous
By Scott Rogust
Austin Riley made his major league debut with the Atlanta Braves last season, and impressed analysts and fans alike with his ridiculous power inside the batter's box. Even though he fizzled out towards the latter half of his rookie campaign, Riley gave fans a taste of what's to come on Tuesday. While facing the Tampa Bay Rays, Riley unleashed a monster two-run home run to give the Braves a 2-1 lead in the bottom of the sixth inning. The Braves official Twitter account released a side angle of the homer, and it's a thing of beauty.
That baseball didn't stand a chance.
If Riley keeps it up this spring, he could earn an Opening Day nod over Johan Camargo at the third base position, as the Braves have yet to make an impact move to replace Josh Donaldson. If not, he will have to start the season off in the minors.