Breaking Down Ronald Acuña Jr's HISTORIC Achievement

[@jordanwhite8567]

Look at Braves OPS in the first inning with Ronald on 1st base compared to their OPS when he’s not. Compare when he’s on first base to league average in the same scenario. It’s insane. His threat of stealing second forces pitches to throw heaters that get blasted to the moon. He enables his entire team to function the way they do. The definition of an MVP. These intangibles don’t get measured by WAR. I hope they get it right.

[@bravesrules97]

@@BloodSpawn33 He's a destroyer too

[@brianwilkinson356]

​@@BloodSpawn33"The Catalyst"💯

[@MPB059]

That Grand Slam by Acuna was epic! Congratulations for joining the 30/60 club! MVP

[@alexlevinson8629]

He didn’t join! He founded it

[@joeluv1635]

He didn't join the club. He just CREATED the club!

[@jamaalhorton2343]

There is no club ! He is the only member EVER!!!

[@joshwhitworth9737]

Shoutout to Mark DeRosa For Maybe Being The Only One That Hasn’t Taken a Drink From The Mookie Kool-Aid… Nobody Can Honestly Accept That A Single Team Can Be This Good But They Are. And Ronald Acuna Jr has Been The Catalyst The Entire Season And Not Just The Month Of August and Is Clearly The Deserving 2023 MVP If He Continues This Hot Streak He’s Had All Year

[@patricksbaseballcards]

Hands down Acuna has to be mvp Josh, absolutely agree. I’m a Dodger fan, and there shouldn’t even be a question who wins. I think Mookie & Freeman would be a toss up for the award if Acuna wasn’t far more valuable than either one of the aforementioned.

[@Axxell-nx3dw]

I have been a Braves fan for 40+ yrs. This is the best team I have seen. Period. The MVP should be Acuna all the way. No disrespect for Mookie or Freddie. They have had a huge August. However.... Acuna has been good ALL year long. His average, his base stealing, showing up every night, his energy. You can't take away his MVP just because one guy got hot for 1 month. Ronald has been the best ALL year!

[@matthewsimonds3346]

You say that yet Betts has better OVERALL home runs, rbis, ops, drs, and can play multiple positions.

[@beverlysaylor7339]

Did I miss something? Does Acuna play 2 other positions too??? Not only Plays them but is Exceptional

[@SmiffsAUfan]

​@matthewsimonds3346 Acuna is on pace to score 150 runs, which hasn't been done in over 20 years. Acuna's presence on the bases helps his teammates see more fastballs. It's pretty risky sometimes to lob up a breaking pitch knowing that Acuna is a threat to steal second and third at any moment. Mookie is great but Acuna is most of the reason why Atlanta scores early every game.

[@the406seadonkey6]

@@matthewsimonds3346 Shut up

[@the406seadonkey6]

@@beverlysaylor7339 You can shut up too. Go troll elsewhere.

[@daveturry4742]

"Acuna Matata" is my nickname for this beast of a player. He brings the fun, swagger and the skills to make this team from top to bottom, the one to beat in the post-season. Gonna be fun to watch. If the first two games of the dodger series are a portent of things to come, watch out MLB...the CHOP is in the house!

[@josephyodiceyodice5990]

Got rid of the Yankees and their fans; now we got the Braves and their fans. Try to tone down the hype and try a little humility. It's a long way to the end of October !

[@Vgrizzw]

No worries

[@joeytoonz2754]

Imagine if Acuna had caught mookie first home run

[@luiss.3866]

Imagine if Acuña had caught Mookie’s second home run

[@ashbullet9614]

Imagine if the umpire didn't miss the strike 3 call before the 3 run Homer 😮

[@luiss.3866]

@@ashbullet9614 of course blame the umpire

[@beverlysaylor7339]

He likely would have caught it if he took off some of that gold......

[@am3lagrimas410]

Mookie would have robbed acuna if roles reversed

[@chauminhhuy]

The month to month stats makes me chill, goose bump all over my body! What a stat! Thanks

[@KURUZU43]

I love the statement: "You can't throw this guy heater right out of the gate or else it's one nothing" Lol 😂

[@livingwisdom3974]

Ronald hit another one last night and stole 3rd after this video. MVP locked.

[@manderange8604]

And another one tonight lol

[@chauminhhuy]

OMG! The 09/02/23 home run by Acuna was epic, 454 feet with over 121 mph velocity😮😮😮Love it! Amazing athletes

[@harborwolf22]

That was a 454 foot line drive MISSILE. Like... I don't follow launch angle too much, but I think that one was something absurd like 19 degrees though. Absolute laser.

[@yateswebb]

Acuna is the best player on the best team, from day one of the season. Thats all I need to know.

[@robertallred4515]

MVP easily belongs to Acuna.

[@josephyodiceyodice5990]

Betts and Freeman are right there with him !!

[@taylorrenee4880]

@@josephyodiceyodice5990 nah, they really aren’t. Their stats make them seem closer, but they aren’t close in the race. The voting won’t be close.

[@commanderjoj6426]

@@taylorrenee4880Mookie is red hot right now. And I think playing all the positions he plays helps. Freddie’s been a hitting machine. But, that MVP is gonna go to Ronald Acuna. Personally, I think he’s what happens if some mad scientist crossed Rickey Henderson with Ken Griffey Jr.

[@halston83]

​@@commanderjoj6426he's great , and I love watching him , but what you just said is to fall lol ken Griff , Shiii plz !!! Lol

[@manderange8604]

​@@halston83it's not as far fetched as u think.

[@blakejarvis5302]

He hits like Clemente

[@SereneEinheri]

I still remember when Acuña made a sensational debut, His batting swing compared with Roberto Clemente. Just amazing

[@melissabusby12]

MVP

[@josephyodiceyodice5990]

Betts and Freeman are right there with him !!

[@SoundFX09]

THE MOST EXCITING PLAYER IN BASEBALL, LASSIES AND MENTLEGEN! AN MVP IN THE MAKING WHO JUST GOT MARRIED AND IS LIVING THE HIGH LIFE RIGHT NOW! And He's just ONE PART of this Well-Oiled Machine that is THE ATLANTA BRAVES!

[@josephyodiceyodice5990]

I remember when the "Jones Boys" and Maddux and Glavine and Smoltz were supposed to be so invinc - ible. How many World Series did they win ? 😁

[@jamaalhorton2343]

No he is the motor and transmission!!!

[@charlesjohnson536]

NL MVP CANDIDATE RONALD ACUNA JR#13 HAVING A HISTORIC MLB ⚾ SEASON .. LET'S GO BRAVES!! ..

[@josiahmcctchn]

History in the making ACUNA OHTANI

[@jimmytrifiletti7421]

MVP, people saying Mookie werent even thinking about him a month ago.

[@matthewsimonds3346]

If anything it just shows how incredible Betts august was. The dodgers only lost 4 games all month and he’s easily their biggest reason. The only thing Acuna has over Betts is stolen bases which yes is incredible but Betts is more complete

[@ryanolson2308]

That’s why the award is based on the whole season not just a few months…. Who cares who’s mentioned with 2 months to go….

[@greencat1849]

​@@matthewsimonds3346*5 games...lost their 5th to the Braves on Aug 31st

[@the406seadonkey6]

@@matthewsimonds3346 Dude just STFU. You people are insufferable. Why don't you comment on a video about Betts when and if the Dodgers beat the Braves?

[@andrewmyers704]

No one was talking Mookie Betts all season and all of a sudden one month of production grants him the award? Not even close….Acuna has been balling all season long and he ain’t done yet son

[@Tito2325]

Man He's swing is almost like Roberto Clemente.Same player,he's a clone.We are watching the modern era Clemente.

[@andreeduardo4269]

Acuña mvp 🎉

[@josephyodiceyodice5990]

Betts and Freeman are right there with him ! GO DODGERS‼️

[@pata5187]

Way to break it down!

[@alenjadrocaceres8224]

Acuña mvppppp

[@domingow.17]

Is it me or was my guy trying with all his might not to stare at his co-host in the school girl outfit? 😂

[@samurai_8917]

cant blame him with those braids my goodness

[@kingdiff420lifestyle3]

Lol he look like his neck hurt like it don't go all the way around😅

[@John_Hudson_922]

great breakdown

[@paof2lb]

Ma MVP

[@billlaub7170]

RA13 is the founder of the 30/60 club

[@josephyodiceyodice5990]

Imagine the record BOBBY BONDS would have set with the rules today ! 40/80⁉️

[@billlaub7170]

@@josephyodiceyodice5990 we will never know

[@joeltorres518]

Let’s go Braves let get game 2 baby!!!

[@41KyleSmith]

If you're including mookie and freddie in mvp talks, Olson HAS to he in there too.

[@jamaalhorton2343]

I love Shotani but I’m taking Acuna simply because every since Acuna showed up the Braves have been in the playoffs and won the World Series! Ohtani hasn’t been higher than 4th in the division Acuna is the LAW

[@StephenBrennan-z2x]

First off I do feel Acuna is more deserving of the MVP than Mookie and I know I'm going to get flak for this comment but why haven't I seen a single mention about the fact this is the first season with the enlarged bases. If the large bases were around I'm almost positive a young A Rod, Trout or Bonds would have accomplished this feat.

[@sirmarshall9521]

Every player in the MLB plays under the same rules as Acuna - if it was that easy, he wouldn't be the only person doing it.

[@StephenBrennan-z2x]

@@sirmarshall9521 I'm not saying it's easy but there's a been a huge increase in stolen bases with the new bases. Suffice to say I'm almost certain Acuna could not steal 60 bases with the old ones

[@dougmawer8936]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@troyhunter9574]

News flash !!! Braves didn’t make the bases bigger, MLB did 😂😂 stop complaining

[@richardgaines9450]

I am a Dodger fan......and my team has no chance against Atlanta in the playoffs

[@josephyodiceyodice5990]

Given both teams records the last few years in the Playoffs and World Series, don't be surprised if the Phillies get to the World Series, again, this year !

[@kevinscott59]

@@josephyodiceyodice5990 That would totally suck

[@commanderjoj6426]

6:27 Freddie knew.

[@ajellyfish6357]

Hes going to get 40/70 maybe 40/80

[@fssworldwide]

Where did all the Mookie and Freeman guys go?

[@AnonYmous-jp8uu]

sweeeeep the DOGGERS!

[@LeroyFitch-b6y]

❤🤩

[@danielthigpen9030]

Dont get me wrong ohtani is a bad ass player but he still aint a complete player like acuna ohtani strikes out a ton and can't field a lick or steal bases or have lock down defense in field if ohtani is going to end up being another overpaid dh when he gives up trying to pitch he jus doesn't wow me like everyone else hes good but acuna is going to go down as the best to ever play the game hes fuckin electric ⚡ gos to la and shuts mookie ass up and silences the crowd

[@jamesrichardson381]

I'm getting a little tired of the Ohtani ass licking. Yes the dude hits and pitches but nowhere near enough to be counted as a top starter and unless i'm forgetting something most of his time is spent sitting on the bench waiting for his next at bat. People seem to be forgetting he is a DH and I don't have to tell you how little the hall of fame values DH's. Absolute monster at the plate but to act like he's the best player and more important than Acuna is ridiculous. I'll even go along with the party line that he's the best hitter right now that's cool I can swallow that but to say he's the best baseball player or athlete is ridiculous. The pitching at this point (before the injury) was quickly approaching the "gimmick" category. Ronald hits the ball harder than anyone else (Ohtanis is somewhat close in rank but not in totals) hits it further than anyone else, leads the world in stolen bases, his base running smarts is off the charts oh and he a has a cannon. He is the most talented player in the baseball.

[@de1738]

🎉😎⚾️

[@beverlysaylor7339]

Consistent? Maybe. However, what matters is what the numbers add up to in the end.

[@patricksbaseballcards]

Acuna is a beast, but is too much being made of this? Bases 4.5 inches closer, limited pickoff moves.. Mays would have done this back in his day, Eric Davis too? Who else? Acuna still MVP!

[@eroccha]

lol. Base size is not a factor.

[@patricksbaseballcards]

@@eroccha how so? The bases are closer together by 4.5 inches. Doesn’t that make it easier to steal? SB % is way up across the league as well lol you’re not making sense dude!

[@eroccha]

@@patricksbaseballcards LOL. Watch the games it would make sense. The throws on 95% of his steals are not even close. 4.5 inches is not even a half step. The reason they are up is the pickoff rule not the bag size.

[@patricksbaseballcards]

@@eroccha that too, you’re right. Both of these things together make a SB much easier this year for everyone, not just Acuna. Still mvp.

[@eroccha]

@@patricksbaseballcards No just the one thing does. If the throws are not even close then in no way does 4.5 inches make a difference. My hand is longer than that.

[@jeenjamie]

platano power baby

[@donkeykong1234]

i assume he's still kind of hurt or has instructions to take it easy, but he still lolligags in the field and running out balls.

[@CADClicker]

At this point I just assume racism when I see this take

[@theflaco9533]

New rules had a lot to do with the steals. Don't get me wrong he a talented kid, but pitchers are only able to throw to first so many times... Yeah.

[@blairmcbride5437]

If it's so easy to steal bases why is no one within 20of him.

[@josephyodiceyodice5990]

@@blairmcbride5437 The guy has a "green light" to go at anytime because the Braves are so far ahead in the East and their offense is so productive. Who else can say that ?

[@Krysis_AC3]

​@@josephyodiceyodice5990Sounds like excuses to me.

[@josephyodiceyodice5990]

@@Krysis_AC3 Guess I should acknowledge he's the new Goat of baseball ! After all, he is an Atlanta Brave !! 😒SMH

[@dizzydacure8226]

This narrative is so weak. It's only used to diminish what he's doing. I would agree if everyone else was stealing bases left and right but they aren't sooooooo.... Yeah

[@mattkeller5913]

Acuna could hit the 40/70 year and people still bring ohtani up lol.

[@ted6580]

Exactly, there’s no comparison, Ohtani is way better

[@sirmarshall9521]

He's a better pitcher, for sure.@@ted6580

[@izaman56]

Dero this is a kids show

[@JoseOrtiz-nm1jc]

Pitcher's can't keep the runner from stealing any more. Comparing him to Ricky is just wrong

[@SmiffsAUfan]

Acuna would have eventually had this season anyways. The new rules helps, but remember he was nearly 40/40 back in 2019. If the injury never happened in 2021, he was certainly on pace for it.

[@joshuawatts1924]

Your right Rickey didn’t have as much power as Ronald

[@Tylerrrrrb]

@@SmiffsAUfan prove he would of had this season anyways. Thats literally impossible to prove.

[@TrevonKendrick-oy9nj]

@@Tylerrrrrbhe proved by him literally doing it rn , idiot 😂

[@JoseOrtiz-nm1jc]

@@joshuawatts1924 you are right about that. I am not saying Acuna sucks. I am saying it's much easier to steal now.

[@vance836]

Ans he follows this up with a 121.5 mph missile out of CF. How you hit a ball over 450 feet with less that 20 degree launch angle is just stupidity. Upstaged Mookie while they won 3 out of 4 and now have a commanding lead for home field advantage.

[@AdautoAdame]

No knock on Acuna but stealing bases is easy now a day’s. Ricky Henderson was a beast. When steals mattered

[@seektruth814]

Acuna a beast right now it matters now you just hating 😂

[@ryln.mp3]

If it is, how come nobody else has 60?

[@AdautoAdame]

@@ryln.mp3 do your research first

[@nicklynch4421]

If SBs are so easy then why does Ronald have more stolen bases than multiple teams have total?

[@sirmarshall9521]

No, really - answer his question. If it's so easy, then why is he the only player in the league with 60+ swipes?@@AdautoAdame

[@jorgeguevara7981]

MVP MOOKIE PERIOD CLEARLY

[@beverlysaylor7339]

YES! MOOOOOOKIE! MVP!

[@darienbrown1852]

Put Acuna and Henderson on the same team equals bad day in office for the other team

[@LeroyFitch-b6y]

🫠

[@josephyodiceyodice5990]

Hype! Hype! Hype! New Rules / New Record

[@sirmarshall9521]

Then why is he the only one with 60+ swipes and has more stolen bases than some teams combined?

[@LetsGoThere]

He does not get the respect he deserves because he plays for Atlanta

[@burgcarli929]

It's a nice achievement but stealing bases has never been easier, especially with the implementation of the new rules. Plus, the catchers today are garbage.

[@sirmarshall9521]

Then why doesn't anyone else have 60+ steals?

[@jro21]

Mookie mvp stop overplaying SB with new rule change

[@robertallred4515]

Stop over hyping Mookie who only got hot the last month.

[@jro21]

@@robertallred4515 ????? It’s a season reward doesn’t matter if you start slow.

[@clarencedolan699]

So why can’t Mookie come within 50 of Acuna if it so easy?

[@the406seadonkey6]

@@jro21Your logic escapes me. Because you have none.

[@jro21]

@@clarencedolan699 how many more runs does acuna have over Mookie with all that sb? 6-8?

[@17Peloton]

I'm a Braves fan, but the ass-kissing is terrible

[@Westbrook112]

MOOKIE BETTS IS ACTUALLY A GOOD BASEBALL PLAYER ACUNA IS SLIGHTLY ABOVE AVERAGE

[@ivanivan3368]

Mookie has 40 less at bats this season and still on top of Acuna!!!..

[@josephyodiceyodice5990]

Mookie's War is higher than Acuna's and Freddie Freeman's is close to Acuna. Both are equal candidates to Acuna and both have already won an MVP !

[@seanl67]

He hit 30 HRs and stole 60 bases. That's the breakdown. Who is this tool waving a baseball bat around?

[@josephyodiceyodice5990]

MLB loves to "hype" everything, today. He got 60 steals because of the bigger bases and the limited throws to first base this year. Where are the cries for an asterisk (*) next to this new record ?

[@joeluv1635]

So why hasn't anyone else done it this year?

[@laflame5612]

So why aren’t more players taking advantage like him? Don’t hate the player hate game🤷🏽‍♂️

[@josephyodiceyodice5990]

@@joeluv1635 See how long this "record" lasts. I'm sure most of the single-season base steal- ing records are going to be broken in the next few years. These new rules are ridiculous.

[@joeluv1635]

@josephyodiceyodice5990 Maybe so, but that still doesn't answer the question of why others aren't doing it this yesr

[@josephyodiceyodice5990]

@@joeluv1635 Most teams can't give their runners a "green light" to steal just about anytime they like. The Braves are having an exceptional offensive year and Acuna is able to run at will and with these new rules, he's not hesitating. They're ridiculous. 1. It's no longer 90 feet between bases. 2. You can only throw to First twice against a runner. If you don't get him on a third try, it's a balk. How is a pitcher able to keep a runner close with these rules ? Do you see some of the percentages of catchers throwing out base runners ? Do you understand the game at all ?

[@JoeT21]

MVP