Ronald Acuña Jr.'s Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Ronald Acuña Jr..

Ronald Acuña Jr. is a Venezuelan professional baseball outfielder currently playing for the Atlanta Braves in MLB. He signed with the Braves in 2014 as an international free agent and made his major league debut in 2018. Acuña quickly established himself as a prominent player, earning the National League Rookie of the Year Award in his debut season.

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August 13, 2018: Acuña Hitting Lead-Off Home Runs in Doubleheader

On August 13, 2018, Acuña became the fourth player in MLB history to hit a home run to lead off both games of a doubleheader against the Miami Marlins, also achieving a home run streak in his last four games, making him the youngest player since 1920 to achieve this feat.

September 22, 2018: Acuña Achieves 25-15 Season

On September 22, 2018, with his fifteenth stolen base, Acuña became the fourth player in MLB history to record a 25-home run and 15-stolen base season while aged 20 or below.

June 2019: Acuña Draws Attention for Power Production

By June 2019, Acuña had drawn significant attention for his power production in baseball. He was named a starting outfielder for the National League in the 2019 Major League Baseball All-Star Game and invited to participate in the Home Run Derby.

July 3, 2023: Acuña Makes MLB History

On July 3, 2023, Acuña became the first player in MLB history to tally 40 stolen bases, 20 home runs, and 50 RBIs before the All-Star break, marking a significant milestone in his career.

April 22, 2024: Acuña Sets Franchise Record

On April 22, 2024, Acuña recorded his 190th career stolen base, setting a franchise record in steals since the Braves moved to Atlanta in 1966.

May 23, 2025: Acuña Returns and Hits Home Run

On May 23, 2025, Ronald Acuña Jr. made his return to the field and hit a home run on the first pitch against San Diego Padres pitcher Nick Pivetta. During the game, he went 2-for-4 with the home run, an RBI, and recorded an outfield assist by getting Elías Díaz out at second base.