Ronald Acuña, baseball player, 186 home runs, 2018

Ronald Acuña

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Born: 12/18/1997 in La Guaira, Vargas, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 2018-04-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Ronald Jose Acuña

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Biography

Ronald Acuña is a dynamic position player born in 1997, who has made a significant impact in Major League Baseball since his debut on April 25, 2018. Currently an active player, Acuña plays for the Atlanta Braves and is widely regarded for his explosive playing style, combining power, speed, and agility. Over the course of his career, he has participated in 721 games, recording 815 hits and 165 home runs, along with 417 RBIs. His impressive batting average of .289 underscores his ability to consistently contribute to his team's offense, while his 196 stolen bases demonstrate his elite speed on the base paths. Acuña is a four-time All-Star, a testament to his talent and impact on the game. He plays in an era characterized by a blend of traditional baseball skills and advanced analytics, often showcasing his ability to excel in both power hitting and base running. His contributions have not only solidified his place among the league's elite players but have also helped the Braves remain competitive in the National League. As he continues to develop his career, Acuña is poised to leave a lasting legacy in baseball, inspiring a new generation of players with his electrifying performances.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
816 3156 655 913 157 13 186 459 205 439 821 0.289 0.384 0.524 0.908 13962.5

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG PIV
2018 ATL NL 111 433 78 127 26 4 26 64 16 45 123 0.293 2149.4
2019 ATL NL 156 626 127 175 22 2 41 101 37 76 188 0.280 2384.9
2020 ATL NL 46 160 46 40 11 0 14 29 8 38 60 0.250 1072.4
2021 ATL NL 82 297 72 84 19 1 24 52 17 49 85 0.283 2072.8
2022 ATL NL 119 467 71 124 24 0 15 50 29 53 126 0.266 891.0
2023 ATL NL 158 643 149 217 35 4 41 106 73 80 84 0.337 5266.9
2024 ATL NL 49 192 38 48 8 1 4 15 16 27 53 0.250 125.1
2025 ATL NL 95 338 74 98 12 1 21 42 9 71 102 0.290 0

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 0.257

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 0.143
2022 NLDS1 ATL 4 15 2 5 1 0 0 0 1 5 0.333
2020 NLWC4 ATL 2 11 0 4 2 0 0 1 0 4 0.364
2020 NLCS ATL 7 24 6 4 2 0 0 1 5 6 0.167
2020 NLDS2 ATL 3 11 4 2 0 0 1 1 2 7 0.182
2019 NLDS2 ATL 5 18 1 8 3 1 1 2 4 5 0.444
2018 NLDS2 ATL 4 16 1 3 1 0 1 4 1 5 0.188

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 687 679 1274 33 21 2

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

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 147
Center Field 150
Right Field 442
Designated Hitter 30

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2023 All-MLB Team - First Team OF
2023 All-MLB Team - First Team OF
2023 Hank Aaron Award
2023 MLB Players Choice Outstanding Player
2023 MLB Players Choice Player of the Year
2023 Most Valuable Player
2023 Player of the Month April
2023 Player of the Month June
2023 Player of the Month September
2023 Player of the Week Week of 2023-07-01
2023 Silver Slugger OF
2023 TSN All-Star OF
2023 TSN Major League Player of the Year
2022 MLB Players Choice Comeback Player
2021 Player of the Month April
2021 Player of the Week Week of 2021-04-17
2020 All-MLB Team - Second Team OF
2020 All-MLB Team - Second Team OF
2020 Silver Slugger OF
2020 TSN All-Star OF
2019 All-MLB Team - Second Team OF
2019 All-MLB Team - Second Team OF
2019 Player of the Week Week of 2019-04-13
2019 Silver Slugger OF
2019 TSN All-Star OF
2018 MLB Players Choice Outstanding Rookie
2018 Player of the Week Week of 2018-08-18
2018 Rookie of the Month August
2018 Rookie of the Year
2018 TSN All-Star OF
2018 TSN Rookie of the Year

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