Harold Capote Fernandez
Since before arriving in the Major Leagues, it was foreseeable how special Ronald Acuña Jr. is as a player, his talent is simply unique in each generation and since his debut four years ago, the sabanero has delighted us with everything.
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Precisely this Monday was the fourth anniversary of his arrival at the top stage of the ball, and today, Tuesday, April 26, the fourth birthday of his first home run.
In a duel held at Great American Ball Park, Ronald’s son, in his second at-bat that day and on a 3-1 count, shattered a delivery from right-hander Homer Bailey, sending the ball far into left field. .
That ball, according to the records of baseball savant, He left at 105.8 miles per hour, covering a distance of 416 feet.
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The connection silenced the fans of the Cincinnati Reds and served to extend to 2 the advantage of the Atlanta Braves who prevailed with a final score of 7×4, with a Ronald Acuña who was phenomenal when he went 4-3, with that home run , double, single, 2 RBIs and 2 runs scored.
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That would be the first of the 26 hits from four corners that would sound in that 2018, on the way to becoming the National League Rookie of the Year, the third Venezuelan to be recognized with this important award.
Four years ago today: Ronald Acuña Jr. hit his first career home run.
The solo-bast opened the second inning and helped the #Braves claim a 7-4 victory in Cincinnati.pic.twitter.com/6hBPWQEt7h
— Grant McAuley (@grantmcauley) April 26, 2022
