Acuña’s Talent Continues to Amaze 5 Years After Debut

It’s been five years since Ronald Acuña Jr. made his major league debut, and his arrivals have consistently exceeded expectations. Braves manager Brian Snitker said the 25-year-old outfielder exceeded their expectations for him. Acuña’s ability to impact the game with his power, speed, glove and arm has many believing he will be one of the game’s elite players for years to come.

Charlie Morton, a veteran pitcher for the Braves, expressed his admiration for Acuña’s talent, describing him as a “great fit” due to his power, touch, and batting style. Having been a former top pick in baseball, Acuña has demonstrated that he belongs among the elite players in the sport. He is currently tied with MLB at 1.6 fWAR, indicating his exceptional performance. His ranking puts him alongside top players like Mike Trout, Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge.

Acuna’s fifth anniversary in MLB coincided with the Braves’ victory over the Marlins on Tuesday night. The game saw Morton’s best start of the season, Eddie Rosario’s second homer, and Ozzie Albie’s first two homers. Acuña contributed to the team’s win by adding to his MLB-leading totals in hits and stolen bases.

Acuña’s Versatility Shines as he Leads Braves to Success in Multiple Categories

Acuña was impressive in the lead, showing his speed and impact. He led the Braves to start success and led the MLB in batting average, on-base percentage, doubles and stolen bases. While Acuna has hit only three home runs this season, he hit 41 in 2019 and proved he has what it takes to be one of the game’s biggest power threats.

Despite a torn right cruciate ligament hampering his rise in 2021, Acuna’s current standings have reclaimed his place among the game’s elite. After having his knee surgically repaired and fully recovering, he is now targeting a 40-40 season. He came close to achieving this feat in 2019, falling only three steals short. Acuna knows the importance of staying healthy and plans to see how many stolen bases he can reach before the season ends.

Acuna’s impressive journey to 100 home runs and 75 stolen bases has made him one of the fastest players. Few players, including Ryan Howard, Pete Alonso and Aaron Judge, have hit 100 home runs in fewer games than Acuna.