Viral Video Shows the Brutality of a Nasty Brawl Involving Relatives of Atlanta Braves Star Ronald Acuna Jr.

Many MLB stars play in the Venezuelan Winter League. It’s a great way for them to get ready for the upcoming MLB season and play some competitive baseball during the MLB off-season. Ronald Acuna Jr. is one of many MLB stars that have played in the League before an MLB season. It helps players build some form before the season. 

Acuna Jr. had a rocky 2022 season and probably chose to play in the Winter League to get some at-bats in before suiting up for the Atlanta Braves. But during a Venezuelan League game, the Brave’s star’s family got involved in a dangerous situation. 

Ronald Acuna Jr.’s family got into a brawl with fans at a game

During a game between Acuna Jr.’s Tiburones de La Guaira and Leones del Caracas, the Braves star’s family got into a brawl. MLB insider Hector Gomez shared a video of the same on Twitter. He then confirmed that it was indeed Acuna Jr.’s family that was involved in the incident. 

Gomez shared two videos of the incident on Twitter from different angles. The Atlanta Braves star’s family seems to be in a conflict with some fans at the game. This brawl occurred after Acuna Jr. hit a massive home run against the Leones del Caracas team. Furthermore, Acuna Jr. celebrated the home run in a wild fashion. It was this that caused fans to attack his family. 

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According to The Athletic’s David O’Brien, “His family got harassed and reportedly had beers thrown at them in the stands after he did this.” The incident is an unfortunate occurrence that could have had worse consequences. But it spells the end of Acuna Jr.’s run at the Venezuelan Winter League. 

Following the brawl, Acuna Jr. pulled out of the Venezuelan League

Following this brawl, Ronald Acuna Jr. announced his withdrawal from the Venezuelan Winter League. The Atlanta Braves star has pulled out for the safety of his family. Furthermore, he seems to have deleted his Instagram account in the wake of the incident as well. 

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It is unfortunate that he pulled out of the League at such a critical stage. But baseball fans will get the chance to watch him play very soon. What do you think of the brawl involving Ronald Acuna Jr’s family? Should he not have celebrated his home run the way he did? Please share your thoughts in the comments below!