Venezuelan · Higüey, Dominican Republic · Born 18 December 1997Venezuelan baseball outfielder who became the fifth member of MLB's 40-40 club and won the 2023 NL MVP Award with the Atlanta Braves.
Ronald Acuña Jr. is the Atlanta Braves' electric right fielder and one of baseball's most complete players, the unanimous NL MVP in 2023 when he became the first player in history to hit 40 home runs and steal 70 bases in a single season. His combination of elite speed, extraordinary power, exceptional defence, and natural charisma have made him one of the sport's most exciting and marketable stars.
Famous For
Dynamic five-tool player, speed, power, 40-40 club member
Playing Style
How They Played
Explosive athlete with elite speed, power, and defensive ability
Legacy
Lasting Impact
Generational talent who revolutionized leadoff hitting
Honours & Achievements
Career Honours
- NL MVP Award 2023
- NL Rookie of the Year Award 2018
- NL Silver Slugger Award 2019
- NL Silver Slugger Award 2020
- NL Silver Slugger Award 2023
- MLB All-Star 2019
- MLB All-Star 2021
- MLB All-Star 2022
- MLB All-Star 2023
- NL Championship Series Champion 2021
- Roberto Clemente Award Winner 2020
Team Career
| Team | Period | Games | Jersey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Braves | 2018–present | 566 | #13 |
Career Journey
Timeline
2018
📌 MLB debut with Atlanta Braves
2018
🥇 NL Rookie of the Year
2019
🎯 First All-Star selection
2021
🏆 World Series champion with Atlanta Braves
2023
🥇 NL MVP Award
2023
🎯 40-40 club member (41 HR, 73 SB)
2023
🥇 NL MVP — first 40-40 season (41 HR, 73 SB); most stolen bases since 1987
2024
📌 Suffered torn ACL in June 2024 — missed remainder of the season
2025
🎯 Full recovery; returned to All-Star form
Venezuelan Athletes