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Braves World Series champ Austin Riley, wife announce pregnancy

By WSBTV.com News Staff

Atlanta Braves World Series Parade ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 05: Third basemen Austin Riley and members of the Atlanta Braves team speak following the World Series Parade at Truist Park on November 5, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Atlanta Braves won the World Series in six games against the Houston Astros winning their first championship since 1995. (Photo by Megan Varner/Getty Images) (Megan Varner/Getty Images)

By WSBTV.com News Staff

ATLANTA — Braves third baseman and World Series champ Austin Riley might not have won the National League MVP, but he might soon get the title of World’s Best Dad.

Riley and his wife, Anna, announced on Instagram on Friday that the couple is expecting their first child.

Baby Riley is due to join Braves country in May 2022.

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ln his Instagram post, Riley joked that he’ll have a new hunting buddy next year.

The 24-year-old was drafted by the Braves in the first round of the 2015 MLB Draft, but made his major league debut in 2019.

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The couple hasn’t speculated on any possible names just yet, but might we suggest Freddie? Or maybe Dansby or Jorge? Hank or Dale?

Austin Riley says winning the World Series is his childhood dream Third baseman Austin Riley says he can't imagine a better group of guys to win the World Series with.

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