Ronald Acuña Jr. was born in Venezuela and is a professional baseball player, playing for the Atlanta Braves. He signed with the Atlanta Braves in 2014 and quickly became a rising star. Making his MLB debut in 2018, he won National League Rookie of the Year and has since become a four-time All-Star and the 2023 NL MVP.
Acuña is a four-time All-Star (2019, 2021–2023), three-time Silver Slugger winner (2019, 2020, 2023), and two-time NL stolen base leader (2019, 2023). In 2023, he made history as the first player ever to record 40 home runs and 70 stolen bases in a single season, earning the NL MVP award.
Ronald Acuña Jr.'s Contract
Ronald Acuña Jr. signed an 8-year, $100 million contract extension with the Atlanta Braves in 2019, running until 2029. The contract covers his pre-arbitration and arbitration years, with club options for 2027 and 2028. The deal is fully guaranteed, ensuring he earns at least $100 million over its duration. His salary increases gradually, starting at $1 million in 2019 and reaching $17 million annually from 2022 to 2028. Acuña Jr. will become a free agent in 2029 unless the Braves extend him further, as per Spotrac.
Ronald Acuña Jr. contract breakdown
| Year | Age | Status | Payroll | Luxury Tax | League Tax | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative |
| 2019 | 21 | Pre-Arb | $1,000,000 | $12,500,000 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
| 2020 | 22 | Pre-Arb | $370,370 | $12,500,000 | $370,370 | $370,370 | $1,370,370 |
| 2021 | 23 | Arbitration 1 | $5,000,000 | $12,500,000 | $5,000,000 | $5,000,000 | $6,370,370 |
| 2022 | 24 | Arbitration 2 | $15,000,000 | $12,500,000 | $15,000,000 | $15,000,000 | $21,370,370 |
| 2023 | 25 | Arbitration 3 | $17,000,000 | $12,500,000 | $17,000,000 | $17,000,000 | $38,370,370 |
| 2024 | 26 | Arbitration 4 | $17,000,000 | $12,500,000 | $17,000,000 | $17,000,000 | $55,370,370 |
| 2025 | 27 | Active | $17,000,000 | $12,500,000 | $17,000,000 | $17,000,000 | $72,370,370 |
| 2026 | 28 | Active | $17,000,000 | $12,500,000 | $17,000,000 | $17,000,000 | $89,370,370 |
| 2027 | 29 | Club Option | $17,000,000 | $17,000,000 | $10,000,000 | $10,000,000 | $99,370,370 |
| 2028 | 30 | Club Option | $17,000,000 | $17,000,000 | - | - | $99,370,370 |
| 2029 | 31 | Free Agent | - | - | - | - | - |
Ronald Acuña Jr.'s salary
Avuna Jr. will earn a base salary of $17 million while carrying the cap hit of the same amount for the 2025 season. (via Spotrac)
How much does Ronald Acuña Jr. make in a minute?
In 2025, Ronald Acuña Jr. will earn about $32.34 per minute based on his $17 million salary.
What are the terms of Ronald Acuña Jr.'s contract?
The сontrасt аlso hаs а сlub oрtion in 2027 аnԁ 2028 with а $10 million buyout, аllowing for а mаximum tenure of 10 yeаrs аnԁ а totаl vаlue of $124 million. Before signing his сontrасt extension with the Brаves, Aсunа Jr. hаԁ signed а one-yeаr сontrасt worth $560,000 with the teаm in 2019. (via Spotrac)
How much of Ronald Acuña Jr.'s contract is guaranteed?
Ronald Acuna Jr.'s 8-year, $100 million contract with the Atlanta Braves is fully guaranteed. That means 100% of the $100,000,000 is guaranteed. (via Spotrac)
Ronald Acuña Jr. contract history
Acuna Jr. has signed multiple contracts in his career. Below are the details of his contract history:
| Year | Age | Status | Contract Terms | Salary |
| 2014 | 16 | Signing Bonus | 1 yr / $100,000 | $100,000 |
| 2018 | 20 | Pre-Arbitration | 1 yr / $545,000 | $545,000 |
| 2019 | 21 | Pre-Arbitration | 1 yr / $560,000 | $560,000 |
| 2019-2028 | 21-30 | Pre-Arb Extension | 8 yr / $100,000,000 | $12,500,000 (avg) |
| 2019 | 21 | Pre-Arbitration | Included in Extension | $1,000,000 |
| 2020 | 22 | Pre-Arbitration | Included in Extension | $370,370 |
| 2021 | 23 | Arbitration 1 | Included in Extension | $5,000,000 |
| 2022 | 24 | Arbitration 2 | Included in Extension | $15,000,000 |
| 2023 | 25 | Arbitration 3 | Included in Extension | $17,000,000 |
| 2024 | 26 | Arbitration 4 | Included in Extension | $17,000,000 |
| 2025 | 27 | Guaranteed | Included in Extension | $17,000,000 |
| 2026 | 28 | Guaranteed | Included in Extension | $17,000,000 |
| 2027 | 29 | Club Option | 1 yr / $17,000,000 | $17,000,000 |
| 2028 | 30 | Club Option | 1 yr / $17,000,000 | $17,000,000 |
| 2029 | 31 | Free Agent (UFA) | - | - |
FAQs on Ronald Acuna Jr.
A. Ronald Acuna Jr.'s contract with the Atlanta Braves is worth a guaranteed $100 million.
A. Ronald Acuna Jr.'s contract with the Atlanta Braves is eight years long.
A. Ronald Acuna Jr. has not won any World Championship.
A. As of 2023, Ronald Acuna Jr.'s current contract with the Atlanta Braves will end after the 2026 season. The agreement also has a club option for 2027 and 2028 with a $10 million buyout.
A. Ronald Acuna Jr. wears jersey no. 13 to honor his father Ronald Acuna Sr.
