SPOTLIGHT: Ronald Acuña, Jr.
Aug 12 2023
When we last checked in with Ronald Acuña Jr. (OF, ATL) back in late-May, we talked about how he finally looked like himself again after dealing with lingering pain/soreness in his surgically-repaired right knee in 2022 (July 2021 torn ACL). Heading into 2023, the hope was that with a normal offseason and being further removed from the ACL injury we would see a rebound season. That has certainly been the case, as Acuna is in the midst of his best season yet. How are things under the hood?
This is an elite collection of skills:
- The year-to-year leap in ct% is one of the biggest we've ever seen and the BA spike is largely backed by xBA.
- An above-average bb% boosts OBP.
- Acuna's HR total and power metrics were down in 2022, but they've...
Almost!
You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!
Already a subscriber? Sign in here
More From Facts & Flukes
Jazz Chisholm Jr. is performing well, but why? We examined the skills and underlying metrics for Chisholm, Luis Gil, Daulton Varsho, Dean Kremer, and Julio Rodríguez.
Sep 4 2025 3:05am
Sep 4 2025 3:05am
Elly De La Cruz offers five-category contributions. Also: Freddy Peralta, Ramón Laureano, Zac Gallen, and Spencer Horwitz.
Sep 2 2025 3:06am
Sep 2 2025 3:06am
Can Carlos Rodón sustain his success? We'll also be examining the skills and luck factors for Royce Lewis, Reid Detmers, Nathaniel Lowe, and Devin Williams.
Aug 28 2025 3:06am
Aug 28 2025 3:06am
Trea Turner's skills are consistent. Also: Spencer Strider, Andrew Vaughn, Mason Miller, and Xavier Edwards.
Aug 26 2025 3:09am
Aug 26 2025 3:09am
Logan Gilbert hasn't been as much of a workhorse in 2025. Plus a look at the skills of Bailey Ober, Lenyn Sosa, Kerry Carpenter, and Ernie Clement.
Aug 25 2025 3:06am
Aug 25 2025 3:06am
