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An Atlanta Braves star has recently received public admiration after an act of generosity. With the MLB reaching off-season, he participated in the Venezuelan Winter Baseball League. The Braves star has donated his entire seasonal income as a charity move. Following on, the MLB community has gone loud-mouthed in his praise. 

The Braves had another fine MLB campaign this year until a shocking postseason exit. Now a Braves player has gone trending for his kindred acts towards Venezuelan society. That Braves player happens to be the famous Ronald Acuña Jr. He has given away a monetary gift to the children in the state of La Guaira. 

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Acuña Jr. is a Venezuelan native-born MLB outfielder for the Braves. He rose to prominence over the years through his hard-hitting skills and acrobatic fielding. Moreover, he has gained a reputation for his lightning-fast base running. Notably, he was the National League stolen base leader in 2019, and also joined the 30-30 club the same year.

What do the fans have to say about the Atlanta Braves star? 

The Braves star outfielder, Ronald Acuña Jr. made his debut in the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League this year. He thus played for the Sharks Of La Guaira. Acuña Jr. donated his whole league seasonal income as well as his money from the Pepsi Home Run Festival. The donation had gone to the Roger Blanco Festival for the benefit of children in the Caruso Parish region. 

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Jomboy Media and Talking Baseball network jointly shared the news on their Twitter account, quoting, “Ronald Acuña Jr. donated all of the money he made playing in Venezuela this winter.” 

One fan replied to the report, by writing, “What a boss!” 

Here are how fans reacted to Acuna Jr.’s act of generosity:

Therefore, Acuña Jr.’s actions have made a fine impression on the fans. 

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However, just as one of the fans stated, Acuña Jr. has participated in such activities before as well.

A close look at Ronald Acuña Jr.’s MLB career to date 

Acuña Jr. made his MLB debut with the Braves in 2018. He has made three All-Star appearances so far. Remarkably, he won the National League Rookie of the Year Award and is also a two-time Silver Slugger Award recipient. Acuña Jr. has smashed 120 home runs, averaging 0.277, until now. 

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