Ronald José Acuña Blanco Jr. is a Venezuelan professional baseball outfielder for the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball (MLB).
The superstar on Saturday etched his name in baseball history by becoming the youngest player ever to steal 50 bases in a single season.
According to the update from ESPN Stats & Info:
Ronald Acuña Jr. is the first:
Braves player to record 5 RBI an 2 stolen bases in a single game since RBI was first tracked in 1920.
He’s just the 23rd player MLB to do it overall in that span.
Ronald Acuña Jr. is the first Braves player to record 5 RBI and 2 stolen bases in a single game since RBI was first tracked in 1920.
He's just the 23rd player MLB to do it overall in that span. pic.twitter.com/aUaYRFrN1a
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) August 29, 2023
Acuna just had a crazy year winning the National League MVP title.
He scored .331 on two with his outstanding numbers, including a batting average of .331, 23 home runs, 59 RBI, and an impressive 50 stolen bases, well we cant say he is not dominating the field.
Additionally, he also boasts a remarkable .983 OPS and serves as the driving force behind the potent Braves lineup.
The Atlanta Braves have emerged as a tough force in Major League Baseball with a powerful lineup that includes star players such as Ronald Acuna, Austin Riley, Matt Olson, Orlando Arcia, Ozzie Albies, and Sean Murphy,
Well, the Braves have positioned themselves as serious contenders for the World Series title.
As of Saturday, they boast the best record in baseball and hold a substantial lead in their division.
