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Ronald Acuña Makes History The Fifth Player To Join MLB's 40-40 Club

Photo: Instagram/Ronald Acuña Jr.

Ronald Acuña Jr. has etched his name in the annals of Major League Baseball history, achieving a remarkable milestone that places him among the game's elite.

The Atlanta Braves' star outfielder, a frontrunner for the National League MVP title, accomplished what only four others have done before him. Acuña now stands as the fifth player in MLB history to join the exclusive 40-homer, 40-stolen base club within a single season.

However, he didn't stop there; he shattered records by becoming the first ever to reach a stunning 40-60 season, a feat that cements his legacy. Acuña's relentless pursuit of excellence was on full display during a recent game against the Washington Nationals when he led off with a powerful home run off pitcher Patrick Corbin.

Photo: Instagram/Ronald Acuña Jr.

This achievement places him in the rarified company of legends like Jose Canseco (1988), Barry Bonds (1996), Alex Rodriguez (1998), and Alfonso Soriano (2006), who have previously entered the 40-40 club. This is not the first time Acuña has flirted with this historic accomplishment. In 2019, he came agonizingly close, recording 41 home runs and swiping an NL-best 37 bases.

His journey to the 40-40 club this year was aided by MLB rule changes, including restrictions on pickoff attempts and the introduction of larger bases, making base stealing more accessible. Beyond the numbers, Acuña's performance this season has thrust him into the NL MVP conversation.


He shares the limelight with the likes of Los Angeles Dodgers' Mookie Betts, as well as his Braves teammates Freddie Freeman and Matt Olson. Acuña's MVP candidacy was momentarily overshadowed by Betts' remarkable stretch, but he has responded with an astonishing hot streak, boasting an impressive .386/.446/.807 batting line over his past 13 games.

As it stands, Acuña leads or is in a virtual tie with Betts in most offensive statistics, a testament to his incredible impact at the plate. However, Betts might hold an edge in terms of defensive value, given his versatility, having played second base and shortstop in addition to his Gold Glove-caliber performance in right field.

Despite the tough competition, it's undeniable that Acuña's historic achievement and ongoing excellence make him a frontrunner for the NL MVP title. His remarkable season has not only placed him in the record books but also firmly in the conversation as one of baseball's greatest talents of his era.

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