Quick Info
| Profession | Professional baseball outfielder |
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| Nationality | Venezuelan |
| Date of Birth | 18/12/1997 |
| Age | 28 years |
| Birthplace | La Guaira, Vargas, Venezuela |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
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 Name | Ronald José Acuña Blanco Jr. |
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| Summary | Venezuelan outfielder who plays for the Atlanta Braves in Major League Baseball (MLB), having made his MLB debut in 2018. |
| Team | Atlanta Braves |
| Jersey Number | 13 |
| Position | Outfielder |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
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| Weight | 205 lb (approx. 92 kg) |
| Bats | Right |
| Throws | Right |
Personal Life
| Community | Known for giving back to his community |
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| Heritage | Proud of his Venezuelan heritage |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Maria |
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Family
| Father | Ronald Acuña Sr., a former minor league player |
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| Mother | Leonelis Blanco |
| Grandfather | Romualdo Blanco, a baseball player |
| Siblings | Four siblings, including younger brother Luisangel Acuña, who plays for the Texas Rangers |
Career
| Organization | Atlanta Braves | ||
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| MLB Debut | 25/04/2018 | ||
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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. |
