Ronald Acuña
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2018-2026)
Ronald Acuña is an outfielder who has played in Major League Baseball since 2018 for the Atlanta Braves, a span of 9 seasons. In 923 career games, he has hit .285 with 1,017 hits, 206 home runs, and 514 RBI. Ronald Acuña is a 5-time All-Star, an MVP, a Rookie of the Year, a 3-time Silver Slugger, and a Hank Aaron Award. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 16,199.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
PIV is computed through the 2025 season, so it does not yet include 2026. Every other career total on this page includes 2026 through October 17, 2026.
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 205 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2018-04-25
- Awards
- 5× All-Star · MVP · Rookie of the Year · 3× Silver Slugger · Hank Aaron Award
- Jersey
- #13
Full name: Ronald Jose Acuña
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 923 | 3,564 | 716 | 1,017 | 175 | 14 | 206 | 514 | 226 | 492 | 924 | .285 | .379 | .516 | .895 | 16,199 |
Career AVG .285 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — +16.0% above league average.
Career OBP .379 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — +19.6% above league average.
Career SLG .516 vs. league average .409 across their career seasons — +26.1% above league average.
Career OPS .895 vs. league average .726 across their career seasons — +23.3% above league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ATL | NL | 111 | 433 | 78 | 127 | 26 | 4 | 26 | 64 | 16 | 45 | 123 | .293 | .247 (+18%) | .318 (+15%) | .409 (+35%) | .727 (+26%) | 2149.4 |
| 2019 | ATL | NL | 156 | 626 | 127 | 175 | 22 | 2 | 41 | 101 | 37 | 76 | 188 | .280 | .252 (+11%) | .322 (+13%) | .434 (+19%) | .757 (+17%) | 2384.9 |
| 2020 | ATL | NL | 46 | 160 | 46 | 40 | 11 | 0 | 14 | 29 | 8 | 38 | 60 | .250 | .244 (+2%) | .321 (+26%) | .417 (+39%) | .739 (+33%) | 1072.4 |
| 2021 | ATL | NL | 82 | 297 | 72 | 84 | 19 | 1 | 24 | 52 | 17 | 49 | 85 | .283 | .243 (+16%) | .317 (+24%) | .410 (+45%) | .727 (+36%) | 2072.8 |
| 2022 | ATL | NL | 119 | 467 | 71 | 124 | 24 | 0 | 15 | 50 | 29 | 53 | 126 | .266 | .242 (+9%) | .311 (+13%) | .394 (+5%) | .706 (+8%) | 891.0 |
| 2023 | ATL | NL | 158 | 643 | 149 | 217 | 35 | 4 | 41 | 106 | 73 | 80 | 84 | .337 | .248 (+36%) | .320 (+30%) | .414 (+44%) | .734 (+38%) | 5266.9 |
| 2024 | ATL | NL | 49 | 192 | 38 | 48 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 15 | 16 | 27 | 53 | .250 | .243 (+3%) | .312 (+13%) | .399 (-9%) | .711 (+1%) | 125.1 |
| 2025 | ATL | NL | 95 | 338 | 74 | 98 | 12 | 1 | 21 | 42 | 9 | 71 | 102 | .290 | .245 (+18%) | .315 (+32%) | .403 (+28%) | .718 (+30%) | 2236.5 |
| 2026 | ATL | NL | 107 | 408 | 61 | 104 | 18 | 1 | 20 | 55 | 21 | 53 | 103 | .255 | .243 (+4%) | .318 (+8%) | .400 (+13%) | .718 (+11%) | 0 |
| Career · 9 seasons | 923 | 3,564 | 716 | 1,017 | 175 | 14 | 206 | 514 | 226 | 492 | 924 | .285 | — | — | — | — | 16,199 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | 109 | 17 | 28 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 15 | 34 | .257 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | NLDS1 | ATL | 4 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | .143 |
| 2022 | NLDS1 | ATL | 4 | 15 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | .333 |
| 2020 | NLCS | ATL | 7 | 24 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6 | .167 |
| 2020 | NLDS2 | ATL | 3 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | .182 |
| 2020 | NLWC4 | ATL | 2 | 11 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | .364 |
| 2019 | NLDS2 | ATL | 5 | 18 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | .444 |
| 2018 | NLDS2 | ATL | 4 | 16 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 5 | .188 |
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (817 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 412 | 1528 | 340 | 443 | 98 | 247 | .290 |
| Away | 405 | 1628 | 315 | 470 | 88 | 212 | .289 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-28 | ATL | PIT | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 2025-09-27 | ATL | PIT | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025-09-26 | ATL | PIT | L | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025-09-24 | ATL | WAS | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2025-09-23 | ATL | WAS | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2025-09-22 | ATL | WAS | W | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025-09-21 | ATL | DET | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025-09-20 | ATL | DET | W | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025-09-19 | ATL | DET | W | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025-09-17 | ATL | WAS | W | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ATL | OF | 108 | 107 | 184 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| 2019 | ATL | OF | 156 | 154 | 325 | 10 | 3 | 1 |
| 2020 | ATL | OF | 46 | 46 | 102 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | ATL | OF | 81 | 80 | 134 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | ATL | OF | 92 | 88 | 150 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 | ATL | OF | 156 | 156 | 281 | 10 | 5 | 1 |
| 2024 | ATL | OF | 48 | 48 | 98 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | ATL | OF | 91 | 89 | 164 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 147 |
| Center Field | 150 |
| Right Field | 533 |
| Designated Hitter | 34 |
Awards & Honors
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 1st | 420.0 | 420 | 30 |
| 2020 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 12th | 21.0 | 420 | 0 |
| 2019 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 5th | 155.0 | 420 | 0 |
| 2018 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 12th | 19.0 | 420 | 0 |
| 2018 | Rookie of the Year | NL | 1st | 144.0 | 150 | 27 |
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Ronald Acuña: the record in brief
Active since a debut on April 25, 2018, Ronald Acuña has a record on this page that is still being added to. The team column never changes: it is the Atlanta Braves from 2018 to 2026. At 6 feet, 0 inches and 205 pounds, Acuña is listed as an outfielder. The bio says Acuña batted and threw right-handed. Acuña was born on December 18, 1997, in La Guaira, Vargas, Venezuela. Acuña's full given name, per the bio, is Ronald Jose Acuña.
The batting record for Acuña: 923 games, 1,017 hits in 3,564 at bats, and a .285 average, adding 206 homers, 514 RBI, and 226 stolen bases. The on-base percentage is .379 and the slugging percentage .516, for an OPS of .895. Over the seasons Acuña played, league hitters batted .246; the .285 career figure is 16.0% above that. The OPS comparison is .895 to a league .726, 23.3% above average. For power, 2019 stands out: 41 home runs with the Atlanta Braves.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ronald Acuña
- What years did Ronald Acuña play?
- Ronald Acuña played in Major League Baseball from 2018 to 2026.
- Was Ronald Acuña a pitcher?
- No. Ronald Acuña was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Ronald Acuña hit?
- Ronald Acuña hit 206 career home runs with 1,017 hits.
- What teams has Ronald Acuña played for?
- Ronald Acuña has played for one team, the Atlanta Braves (2018–2026).
- How many MVP awards has Ronald Acuña won?
- Ronald Acuña has won 1 MVP award, in 2023.
- What awards has Ronald Acuña won?
- Ronald Acuña has won the MVP award (2023), the Rookie of the Year award (2018), and 3 Silver Slugger awards (2019, 2020, and 2023). He has been selected to 5 All-Star Games.
- What are Ronald Acuña's career stats?
- In 923 games, Ronald Acuña has 1,017 hits, 206 home runs, 514 RBI, 716 runs, and 226 stolen bases, with a .285 batting average.
- What position does Ronald Acuña play?
- Ronald Acuña plays primarily as an outfielder, the position where he has appeared in the most games.
- How tall is Ronald Acuña and how much does he weigh?
- Ronald Acuña is listed at 6 feet and 205 pounds.
- What number does Ronald Acuña wear?
- Ronald Acuña wears number 13, according to MLB's 2026 roster data.
- How many home runs has Ronald Acuña hit each season?
- Ronald Acuña's home runs by season: 26 in 2018, 41 in 2019, 14 in 2020, 24 in 2021, 15 in 2022, 41 in 2023, 4 in 2024, 21 in 2025, and 20 in 2026. His most in one season was 41, in 2019 and 2023.
- What was Ronald Acuña's career batting average?
- Ronald Acuña batted .285 over his career, with 1,017 hits in 3,564 at bats.
- How many RBI did Ronald Acuña have?
- Ronald Acuña drove in 514 runs in his career.
- How many All-Star Games has Ronald Acuña made?
- Ronald Acuña has been selected to 5 All-Star Games.