Atlanta Braves Star Ronald Acuna Jr. Poised to Make Baseball History Once Again in 2024

enowned for his exceptional performance in the 2023 season, Atlanta Braves’ superstar Ronald Acuna Jr. captured the National League MVP Award with remarkable statistics, boasting an unprecedented .337 batting average along with 41 home runs, 106 RBI, and 73 stolen bases.

Looking ahead to the upcoming 2024 season, MLB.com’s Sarah Langs predicts that Acuna Jr. is on track to etch his name further into baseball history. Drawing from Fangraphs Steamer projections, Acuna Jr. is forecasted to deliver another outstanding performance, with expectations set for 38 home runs and 56 stolen bases.

Notably, Acuna Jr. joined an exclusive club last season by achieving the remarkable feat of hitting 40 home runs and stealing 70 bases—a milestone accomplished by only three players in MLB history, including Eric Davis in 1987 and Barry Bonds in 1990. With the projected numbers for the upcoming season, Acuna Jr. could become the first player to achieve multiple 30-50 seasons, as well as the first to attain three 30-30 seasons by his age-26 season. Additionally, surpassing his projected home run count by just two would propel Acuna Jr. into the exclusive realm of players with multiple 40-40 seasons.

At only 26 years old, Acuna Jr. has already amassed an impressive array of accolades, including four All-Star selections, three Silver Slugger awards, Rookie of the Year honors, and the prestigious MVP title. As a vital member of the Braves’ 2021 World Series roster, Acuna Jr. has solidified his status as one of baseball’s premier talents.

With a lifetime batting average of .292, accompanied by 161 home runs and 180 stolen bases, Acuna Jr. continues to be a driving force behind the Braves’ success, contributing to their consecutive National League East titles in 2023 and likely positioning them as favorites once again for the upcoming 2024 season.