If Acuña Achieves 40-70, Where Would That Rank Among the Best Seasons in Baseball History?
Ronald Acuña Jr. is having a historic season for the Atlanta Braves. Through 80 games, the 24-year-old outfielder is batting .337 with 24 home runs, 50 RBIs, and 20 stolen bases. If Acuña were to maintain this pace for the rest of the season, he would finish with 40 home runs and 70 stolen bases.
Only seven players in MLB history have ever achieved the 40-70 mark. Barry Bonds did it twice, in 1996 and 2001. Alex Rodriguez, Ryan Braun, Jose Canseco, and Alfonso Soriano have also accomplished the feat.
If Acuña were to join this exclusive club, it would rank as one of the greatest seasons in baseball history. Only Bonds and Rodriguez have ever finished a season with more than 40 home runs and 70 stolen bases.
Acuña's combination of power and speed is rare. He is one of the most dangerous hitters in baseball, and he has the potential to be one of the best players in the league.
If Acuña can continue to produce at this level, he will be in the conversation for the MVP award. He could also help the Braves win their first World Series title since 1995.
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