Ronald Acuña Jr. of the Atlanta Braves has been named the National League’s Most Valuable Player for the 2019 season. The 22-year-old outfielder had a remarkable season, becoming the youngest player in MLB history to hit 40 home runs and steal 70 bases in a single season.
Acuña Jr. was a unanimous selection for the award, receiving all 30 first-place votes from members of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America. He is the first Braves player to win the award since Chipper Jones in 1999.
Acuña Jr. put together an impressive season, hitting 41 home runs and stealing 73 bases while batting .280 with a .365 on-base percentage and a .518 slugging percentage. He also drove in 101 runs and scored 127 times, both career highs.
Acuña Jr.’s performance helped the Braves win the NL East title for the second consecutive year. He also earned his first All-Star selection and won a Gold Glove for his defensive play in right field.
Acuña Jr.’s MVP award is a testament to his hard work and dedication to the game. He is an exciting player to watch and a great role model for young baseball fans. His performance this season was one of the best in recent memory, and he is well deserving of the MVP award.
