Player Snapshot: Ronald Acuña
Ronald Acuña Jr. is looking for a strong 2023 season and will be looking to pair his power off of the bat from the leadoff spot with that of sluggers Matt Olsen and Austin Riley.
Acuña's role in the lineup will continue to be based around power coupled with his ability to attack on the basepaths with solid speed to wear down opposing pitching.
In 2023, Acuña's salary is set to be at $17 million after agreeing to an 8-year, $100 million deal in 2019. Last season, Acuña hit .266 across the season, tallied 15 home runs, and touted a .351 on-base percentage.
Ronald Acuña Bio and Notes
Age: 25
Number: 13
How he joined the Braves: Signed with Atlanta in 2014 as an international free agent
MLB Debut: 4/25/18. Acuña was the youngest player in the MLB at the time.
Acuña wore number 24 in the minor leagues to honor Miguel Cabrera. When he made it to the majors, he switched to wearing 13.
They said it
Acuña spoke about his injury earlier in spring training when asked about his surgically repaired knee.
“I’m not going to have any pain, I’m going to be fully healthy and I’m going to be able to do whatever I’m capable of doing on the field,” Acuña said.
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