Ronald Acuña Jr.

Professional baseball outfielder

Venezuelan La Guaira, Vargas, Venezuela Sagittarius 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)

Quick Info

ProfessionProfessional baseball outfielder
NationalityVenezuelan
Date of Birth18/12/1997
Age28 years
BirthplaceLa Guaira, Vargas, Venezuela
Zodiac SignSagittarius

Latest News about Ronald Acuña Jr.

03/11/2026

The Atlanta Braves exercised their $17 million club option on outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. for the 2027 season, keeping the former MVP under contract. The decision came alongside the exercising of a $7 million option on infielder Ozzie Albies. Trade speculation involving Acuña has continued in the offseason.

07/10/2026

The Braves were eliminated by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Division Series, with Game 4 on 07/10/2026 ending their season. Acuña's 2026 regular season was shortened to 107 games because of two separate stints on the injured list for left hamstring strains. He was booed by the home crowd during the NLDS loss.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameRonald José Acuña Blanco Jr.
SummaryVenezuelan outfielder who plays for the Atlanta Braves in Major League Baseball (MLB), having made his MLB debut in 2018.
TeamAtlanta Braves
Jersey Number13
PositionOutfielder

Physical Stats & More

Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight205 lb (approx. 92 kg)
BatsRight
ThrowsRight

Personal Life

CommunityKnown for giving back to his community
HeritageProud of his Venezuelan heritage

Relationships & More

SpouseMaria

Family

FatherRonald Acuña Sr., a former minor league player
MotherLeonelis Blanco
GrandfatherRomualdo Blanco, a baseball player
SiblingsFour siblings, including younger brother Luisangel Acuña, who plays for the Texas Rangers

Career

OrganizationAtlanta Braves
MLB Debut25/04/2018
Awards and Honors
  • 2018 National League Rookie of the Year
  • 2023 National League Most Valuable Player
  • 2023 Hank Aaron Award
  • Silver Slugger Awards (2019, 2020, 2023)
  • All-MLB First Team (2023)
  • All-MLB Second Team (2019, 2020)
  • Multiple MLB All-Star selections
Notable Achievements
  • Only MLB player to record at least 40 home runs and 70 stolen bases in a single season
  • Member of the 40-40 club in 2023
  • Stolen base leader in the National League in 2019 and 2023
Minor League Honors
  • 2017 USA Today Minor League Player of the Year
  • 2017 Baseball America Minor League Player of the Year
Contract Status
2027 Club Option$17 million option exercised by the Atlanta Braves in early November 2026

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. He has been compared to Roberto Clemente for his all-around play.
2. He is the son of former minor league player Ronald Acuña Sr.
3. He became the fastest player in MLB history to reach 200 home runs and 200 stolen bases.

Also born on 18 December

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