MLB fans bow down to Ronald Acuna Jr. as Braves star becomes the first player in history to record a 40/70 season: "Give him his statue now"

MLB fans across the nation are in awe of Ronald Acuña Jr. as the Atlanta Braves star outfielder accomplished a historic feat, becoming the first player in baseball history to record a 40/70 season – a remarkable combination of 40 home runs and 70 stolen bases in a single campaign. Acuña Jr.'s awe-inspiring achievement has fans and experts alike hyped up on his impressive season.

The momentous occasion took place during a thrilling game at Truist Park, where the Braves faced off against the Chicago Cubs. In the 10th innings, Acuña Jr. delivered a game-tying RBI single, showcasing his clutch performance.

But the true magic happened when he swiped his 70th base, securing his place in baseball history. Braves fans erupted in a standing ovation as Acuña Jr. triumphantly raised second base above his head, capturing the essence of his electrifying season:

How has Ronald Acuna Jr. helped the Atlanta Braves in their historic season?

This historic accomplishment is the culmination of a season filled with jaw-dropping moments. Earlier in the year, Acuña Jr. became a member of the exclusive 40/40 club, a milestone only a handful of players had achieved. His combination of power and speed has been unparalleled in the modern era of baseball.

Acuña Jr.'s incredible season has solidified his position as the front-runner for the National League MVP award, and rightfully so. His exceptional performance has been a driving force behind the Braves' success, helping them secure the top seed in the National League.

With a 102-56 record, the Braves are poised for a deep postseason run, and Acuña Jr.'s 40/70 season has fans eagerly anticipating his first career World Series appearance:

As fans celebrate this historic achievement, they can't help but wonder what more he has in store for the baseball world. His extraordinary season has rewritten the record books, and the legend of Ronald Acuña Jr. continues to grow with each passing game.

About the author

Pablo Ricalde has been a baseball journalist at Sportskeeda since 2022. A Communication Studies graduate, he attended journalism courses and specialized in copywriting, further adding to his background as a writer.

After 4 years working in the advertising industry and 2 years in sports journalism, Pablo currently works at a Marketing Consulting firm on top of his role at Sportskeeda. He believed in sourcing information only from reliable sources, and refrains from including any opinionated content in his articles.

Pablo was introduced to baseball as a kid by his grandfather, who even coached him in Little League for a year. A massive Boston Red Sox supporter, he ended up becoming a fan in an attempt to be original (as his parents are Yankees fans). Pablo also supports the Diablos Rojos from the Mexican league, his hometown team.

His favorite players of all time are David Ortiz and Derek Jeter, while his current favorites include Fernando Tatis Jr., Ronald Acuna Jr., Alex Verdugo and Randy Arozarena. His favorite moment as a baseball fan was when the Boston Red Sox won the 2018 World Series Championship, as he was too young to remember 2004.

A huge sports fan in general, Pablo's non-baseball interests include football, basketball, American football, and motorsports (F1, IndyCar and Nascar), music and cinema.

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