Man, I was digging around the internet today trying to find out how much this baseball player, Austin Riley, makes. It’s kind of a hobby of mine, checking out athlete salaries. Anyway, it took a bit of searching, but I finally pieced it together.
I started by just Googling “Austin Riley salary,” you know, the usual. First few results were okay, they gave me some general numbers, but nothing too specific. There was one that said his net worth is around $4 million and his average annual salary is around $3.95 million, which is a good starting point. But I wanted the nitty-gritty details. How much is he making each year? Are there any bonuses? That sort of thing.
So, I dug a little deeper. I found another site that gave a yearly breakdown. It said that in 2023, Riley’s set to make $15 million. That’s a pretty big jump from the average! I also learned that this is part of a 10-year contract he signed with the Atlanta Braves.
- 2023 Salary: $15 million
- Total Contract Length: 10 years
Then, I stumbled upon a goldmine – an article that talked about the whole contract. Turns out, it’s a massive $212 million deal! Apparently, it’s the biggest contract the Braves have ever given out. I learned that the contract started in 2023 and that he’ll be making $22 million in 2025. That’s some serious cash!
I also found out that there was a rumor going around about him missing the 2024 postseason because of a broken hand. Ouch, that’s gotta hurt, both physically and financially, I’d imagine.
Key Takeaways
After all that searching, here’s what I gathered:
- Total Contract Value: $212 million
- Average Annual Salary: $21.2 million
- 2025 Salary: $22 million
- Fun Fact: It’s the largest contract in Braves history!
It’s pretty crazy to think about how much these athletes make. But hey, they’re the best of the best, so I guess they deserve it. Anyway, that was my little internet adventure for the day. I figured I’d share my findings with you all. Maybe I’ll dig into another athlete’s salary next week!
