Ronald Acuna Jr.

Ronald Acuña Jr. was born on December 18, 1997. He plays outfield for the Major League Baseball team Atlanta Braves. He is from Venezuela. In 2018, the year of his M.L.B. debut, he was named the ‘National League Rookie of the Year.’ The following year, Acuña earned the Silver Slugger Award, led the N.L. in stolen bases, and was selected as an M.L.B. All-Star. He is a five-tool baseball player with extraordinary athleticism who possesses exceptional speed, superior defensive awareness, a powerful throwing arm, and a good bat. Let’s honor this exceptional young baseball player.

Fast Facts

Full Name:

Ronald José Acuña Blanco Jr.

Nickname:

El Abusador

Birth date:

December 18, 1997

Age:

26

Zodiac Sign:

Sagittarius

Height:

6' 0"

Relationship Status:

In a relationship

Net Worth:

$8 million

Ronald's Social Media:

Background

Ronald José Acua Blanco Jr. was born on December 18, 1997. His father is Ronald Acua Sr., and his mother is Leonelis Blanco. He is a Venezuelan playing as an outfielder for the Atlanta Braves of the Major League. In 2018, the year of his M.L.B. debut, he was named the ‘National League Rookie of the Year.’ Acuña agreed to a $100,000 international free agent contract with the Atlanta Braves in July 2014. He made his professional debut in 2015 with the Gulf Coast Braves before being moved up to the Danville Braves later that year. He began the season playing for the Florida Hearth Frogs of the Class A Superior Florida State League before being promoted to the Mississippi Braves of the Class AA Southern League.

Acuña was one of the only three members of the world crew to play the entire game of the All-star Futures recreation roster in July. The Braves promoted Acuña to the major leagues on April 25, 2018. He claimed the distinction over teammate Ozzie Albies at the time as the youngest player in Major League Baseball as a result. For a rehab challenge, the Braves optioned Acuña to Triple-A Gwinnett on June 21. Acuña and the Braves reached an eight-year deal for well over $100 million on April 2, 2019.

He was invited to play in the 2019 Major League Baseball Home Run Derby after being picked at midseason as the starting outfielder for the National League in the all-star game. In a contest against the New York Mets on August 24 of the same year, he became a member of the 30-30 club. After Mike Trout, he became the second-youngest player to reach the milestone. Acuña’s 495-foot home run against the Pink Sox near the end of the season was the longest M.L.B. home run that year and the longest home run ever hit at Truist Park. He received his second Silver Slugger Award in a row. Acuña appeared to hurt his leg on July 10, 2021, while attempting to hit a fly ball.

Career timeline

2014
Joining Atlanta Braves

He signs with the Atlanta Braves as an international free agent.

2016
Moving to Australia

He joins the Melbourne Aces in the Australian Baseball League.

2017
Back in the United States

He moves back to the United States of America and joins the Florida Fire Frogs.

2018
The Major League

He makes his baseball major league debut playing for the Atlanta Braves.

2019
His Biggest Contract Ever

Acuña and the Braves reach an agreement on an eight-year, $100 million deal.

2021
An Award-winning Player

He wins the ‘National League Player of the Month’ for April.

Why We Love Ronald Acuna Jr.

  1. He is young and talented

    Year after year, one is expected to develop and grow into a better player. For Acuña, he is an outlier. He started great, he has been exceptional from the onset, and he is getting better to the point of breaking records.

  2. He is a fun-loving guy

    He is fun to be around and he enjoys what he does. He is loved by the fans of his time for his spirit on and off the pitch. He gets along very well with his teammates and he gives great positive energy.

  3. He is a humble soul

    Despite the fame at his age, he is a very humble soul. He has a mentality of just wanting to enjoy the game and take pride in who he is and his family. His humility has won him a lot of fans, including celebrities who find him so cool.

5 Surprising Facts

  1. He has a personalized sock

    He has socks with the face of his friend, Ozzie Albies.

  2. The youngest grand slam hitter

    He is the youngest hitter to have a grand slam in a postseason ahead of Mickey Mantle.

  3. He looks up to Miguel Cabrera

    When he was young, he watched Cabrera play for Venezuela and looked up to him a lot, never imagining that he would later play against him.

  4. The best in the left field

    Acuña's catch rate is 93% as opposed to the left fielder's average catch rate of 90%.

  5. He did not go to college

    He proceeded with his career in football after high school and did not pursue a college education.

Ronald Acuna Jr. FAQs

What number does Ronald Acuña Jr. wear?

He wears the number 13.

Is Ronald Acuña Jr. a U.S. citizen??

No, he is not a United States of America citizen.

How much is Ronald Acuña Jr.’s chain worth?

His ‘El Abusador’ pendant is worth $175,000.

Ronald Acuna Jr.’s birthday dates

YearDateDay
2024December 18Wednesday
2025December 18Thursday
2026December 18Friday
2027December 18Saturday
2028December 18Monday

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