By Erwin Quiñonez
Sep 25, 2023, 10:07 PM EDT
The season that Venezuelan Ronald Acuña Jr. is having is one of the most impressive that has been seen in recent years, to the point that icons like Puerto Rican Carlos Baerga have expressed being impressed with what the Atlanta Braves outfielder has done. .
Baerga gave an interview to the EFE news agency, in which he expressed his opinion on what Acuña Jr. is doing and highlighted the fact that he has not slowed down in the campaign. “From beginning to end, his numbers have been impressive,” said the Puerto Rican.
“He is going to become one of the best players in wins. Is incredible. 200 hits, more than 100 runs scored, more than 100 runs batted in, batting over .330, with 60 and going for 70 stolen bases, with 40 home runs… It really is impressive what he has done,” added the former big leaguer who has worked as an analyst for the ESPN network.
The 24-year-old outfielder has been one of the fundamental pieces in the great season that the Atlanta Braves are having, who recently won the National League East Division title for the eighth consecutive year. This and the aforementioned numbers make him a clear candidate to win the MVP of his league.
Luis Arráez also earned some praise
Carlos Baerga not only limited himself to talking about Acuña Jr., but also praised the Venezuelan Luis Arráez, who remains the National’s batting leader with an average of .355 and is close to making history as the first player to become batting champion in the American and National League in consecutive years.
“Winning the batting championship last year and winning this year, he is going to go completely above and beyond, becoming the second player to do so,” said the Puerto Rican who played 14 seasons in the MLB, highlighting mainly with the Cleveland Indians (now Guardians).
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