Social media buzz: Reaction to Austin Riley’s promotion to majors
Here's a sampling of what's being said on social media after the Braves promoted hot-hitting prospect Austin Riley to the major league team:
#Braves 3B/OF Austin Riley’s Last 18 Games (AAA):
— Steve Frederick (@_SteveFrederick) May 15, 2019
AVG: .391
OBP: .475
OPS: 1.518
R: 22
H: 27
2B: 6
HR: 13
RBI: 30
13 HR in his last 69 AB’s. A HR every 5.3 AB’s the last few weeks. NICE
Austin Riley is here boys girls pic.twitter.com/Gs2txEhvGK
— Big HuBB (@CadeHubbard) May 15, 2019
Yes Austin Riley getting the call up for @Braves #ChopOn pic.twitter.com/yRpLRtZdol
— Justin Raynor (@AtlBravesfan22) May 15, 2019
Pumped to see Austin Riley in the Braves lineup. Kid can mash and bring long lasting power with him. Acuña and Riley gonna be a great power duo down the road for the Braves.
— Kevin Thomas (@_BiscuitsGravy) May 15, 2019
Austin Riley time #ChopOn pic.twitter.com/klPNokaJrL
— Keattsoñe (@keatts_one) May 15, 2019
Happy Austin Riley Day everybody!
— gondeee (@gondeee) May 15, 2019
🚨 Austin Riley Grand Slam 🚨
— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) May 15, 2019
The #Braves' No. 4 prospect hit a grand slam for @GoStripers and has now homered 10 times in 13 games so far this month.
Here's how all @Braves prospects are performing tonight: https://t.co/H9gDAitkxV pic.twitter.com/wrp5D8ld47
Soroka on the mound, Austin Riley in the lineup.
— KC Covington (@FriedBasballATL) May 15, 2019
Order a pizza and clear your schedule tomorrow night.
Hi @Braves fans: Austin Riley and his mighty swing are on the way!
— Minor League Baseball (@MiLB) May 15, 2019
💥 https://t.co/CkjrCdlbB9 pic.twitter.com/Ky4EljDAsR
Welcome to the show Austin Riley!! Been waiting for this for a long time #ChopOn
— Jacob Hibbert (@Hibbyyyy) May 15, 2019

