Austin Riley reached 500 career RBI on April 25, 2026, becoming the latest Atlanta Braves player to achieve the milestone. The third baseman accomplished the feat in his eighth MLB season, having debuted with the Braves in 2019.
Riley has spent his entire career with Atlanta, appearing in 849 games while compiling a .269 batting average with 172 home runs. His most productive seasons came from 2021-2023, when he appeared in 160, 159, and 159 games respectively. After appearing in 110 games during the 2024 season and 102 games in 2025, Riley has started the 2026 campaign with 16 RBI through 27 games.
The milestone represents sustained offensive production throughout Riley's career, as he has maintained consistent power numbers alongside his RBI totals. His 172 career home runs have been a significant factor in driving in runs for the Braves lineup.
Riley now approaches another career milestone, sitting just five runs away from 500 career runs scored. With 495 runs in his career, that threshold remains within reach as the 2026 season progresses.