The 2019 MLB season has been a historic one for Ronald Acuña Jr. of the Atlanta Braves. On September 27th, Acuña became the first player in MLB history to reach 30 home runs and 60 stolen bases in a single season.
The 21-year-old outfielder has been a force to be reckoned with since he made his major league debut in 2018. In his rookie season, he became the youngest player in MLB history to hit a leadoff home run in his first game. He also became the youngest player ever to hit a grand slam in the postseason.
This season, Acuña has taken his game to a whole new level. He leads the National League in home runs (41) and is second in stolen bases (37). He also leads the league in total bases (323) and is second in runs scored (117). His .319 batting average is good for sixth in the NL.
Acuña’s historic accomplishment is even more impressive when you consider that only two other players have ever reached 30 home runs and 50 stolen bases in a single season: Barry Bonds (1996) and Eric Davis (1987).
Acuña’s success this season has been a major factor in the Braves’ success. They have the best record in the NL and are currently on track to win their second consecutive NL East title.
The sky is the limit for Acuña, who is already one of the most exciting players in baseball. He has the potential to be an MVP candidate for years to come, and his historic accomplishment this season will certainly be remembered for a long time.
