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ATLANTA, GEORGIA – OCTOBER 12: Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves hits a single against the Philadelphia Phillies during the fourth inning in game two of the National League Division Series at Truist Park on October 12, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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ATLANTA, GEORGIA – OCTOBER 12: Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves hits a single against the Philadelphia Phillies during the fourth inning in game two of the National League Division Series at Truist Park on October 12, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
The Atlanta Braves have started off the season on a good note. They lead the NL East with 31 wins and have been in great form generally. One of the key factors for their record is Ronald Acuna Jr., the star outfielder, who is performing extremely well. Most recently, an MLB insider ranked Acuna Jr. atop a list for a prestigious award 50 games into the season.
The star outfielder is second on the team in home runs and leads the team in stolen bases. His overall impact cannot be denied. That is why this top MLB insider selected Acuna Jr. as his pick for a top award thus far.
MLB insider Russell Dorsey picks Ronald Acuna Jr. as NL MVP so far this season
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With almost every team having played 50 games this season, certain players have shown elite play. One of them is none other than Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr., who has impressed experts and baseball insiders. Most recently, MLB insider Russell Dorsey even picked Acuna Jr. as his NL MVP 50 games into the season. Bally Sports shared a video on Twitter of Dorsey explaining why he picked the Braves star.
Who's the NL MVP so far?@Russ_Dorsey1 says it's Ronald Acuña Jr. while @BrookeFletcher likes a former Atlanta Brave 👀@BravesOnBally | @BallySportsSO | @TheRally | #ForTheA pic.twitter.com/eqRAsbIcvk
— Bally Sports (@BallySports) May 26, 2023
In the video, the MLB insider says, “I’m going with Ronald Acuna Jr. from the Atlanta Braves. Currently, right now, he’s .330 with 11 home runs, 20 stolen bases. I think he’s going to have a 40-40 year this season. He is the, to me, the most dynamic player in all of Major League Baseball, with both the power and the speed. He’s also been an elite right fielder, about 6 defensive runs saved, 7 outs above average, so far a complete 5-tool player. That guy is electric.”
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This season, Acuna Jr. has indeed been electric after a rather disappointing World Baseball Classic. Many wondered if he would be able to play at his best form, and the star outfielder has silenced all of his critics. In fact, he has played some of his best baseball since his knee injury in 2021.
Acuna Jr. seems to have shaken off his bad form from last season
In 2021, Ronald Acuna Jr. injured his knee and spent the majority of the season recovering. Although he came back in 2022, Acuna Jr. did not look the same. His numbers were down across the board and he lacked the electric game that he had become known for. But this season is a different ballgame. The Atlanta Braves star is back to his best form and playing some truly scintillating baseball. Furthermore, he has had an impact, helping the Braves top the AL East. It will be interesting to see how he plays for the rest of the season.
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