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 professional baseball outfielder from Venezuela, currently playing for the Atlanta Braves in MLB. He signed with the Braves in 2014 and made his major league debut in 2018. Acuña quickly rose to prominence, earning the National League Rookie of the Year Award in his debut season. He is known for his exceptional skills and contributions to the Braves.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1920: Youngest Player Since 1920 to Hit Home Runs in Four Straight Games

On August 13, 2018, Acuña became the youngest player since 1920 to hit home runs in four straight games.

1966: Braves moved to Atlanta

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.

1991: Broke Braves' Modern-Era Steals Record

On September 30, 2023, Acuña broke the Braves' modern-era steals record set by Otis Nixon in 1991; Nixon had no home runs that season.

2017: Arizona Fall League Championship and MVP

After the 2017 minor league regular season, Acuña joined the Arizona Fall League (AFL) and played 23 games for the Peoria Javelinas. He won the league championship and was named the AFL's youngest most valuable player.

2017: First Player Since 2017 to Steal 50 Bases

On July 29, 2023, Acuña stole his 50th base, becoming the first player since 2017 to reach the mark.

August 13, 2018: Home Runs in Both Games of a 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. He also hit a home run in his last four games, becoming the youngest player since 1920 to accomplish the feat.

September 22, 2018: 25-15 Season

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

2018: MLB Debut and Rookie of the Year Award

In 2018, Acuña made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut and won the National League Rookie of the Year Award.

2018: MLB All-Star Team Appearances, Silver Slugger Awards, and Stolen Bases Leader

Since 2018, Acuña has made four MLB All-Star team appearances, won three Silver Slugger Awards, and twice led the league in stolen bases.

2019: 30-30 Club and 40-30 Club

During the 2019 season, Acuña hit his 30th home run, joined the 30-30 club on August 24, becoming the second-youngest player to reach the milestone. He then hit his 40th home run on September 19, becoming the youngest major leaguer to enter the 40-30 club.

2019: National League Statistics and Silver Slugger Award

In 2019, Acuña had 127 runs (leading the National League), 41 home runs, and 37 stolen bases (leading the NL). He also won the 2019 National League Silver Slugger Award.

2019: Second Time Joining the 30-30 Club

On August 31, 2023, Acuña joined the 30-30 club for the second time in his career (2019) by hitting a grand slam for his 30th home run of the season. With the home run, he also became the first player in MLB history to record 30 home runs and 60 stolen bases in the same season.

2020: Won the Hank Aaron Award

Acuña was the first Brave to win the Hank Aaron Award since Freddie Freeman in 2020.

2020: Shortened Season, Home Run Record at Truist Park, and Silver Slugger Award

During the 2020 season shortened by the COVID-19 pandemic, Acuña hit the longest MLB home run of the year at 495 feet, which was also the longest home run ever hit at Truist Park. He was awarded his second consecutive Silver Slugger Award.

July 3, 2023: First MLB Player with 40 Stolen Bases, 20 Home Runs, and 50 RBIs Before All-Star Break

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.

2023: Silver Slugger Award, National League MVP, and Hank Aaron Award

Acuña finished the regular season with a .337 batting average, 41 homers, 106 RBI, 73 steals, 217 hits, 149 runs and 383 total bases, leading Major League Baseball in hits, runs and total bases. He received a 2023 National League Silver Slugger Award, was named the National League Most Valuable Player, and won that year's Hank Aaron Award.

2023: 40-40 Club, Stolen Base Record, 40-70 Season, and MVP Award

During the 2023 season, Acuña became the fifth MLB member of the 40–40 club, set a modern-era franchise record in stolen bases with 73, became the first MLB player to accomplish a 40–70 season, and won the 2023 National League Most Valuable Player Award.

2023: All-Star Game Selection and Player of the Month Awards

In 2023, Acuña was named the NL Player of the Month for April and June and received the most votes of any player in the National League for the second year in a row, being designated a starting outfielder for the 2023 Major League Baseball All-Star Game.