Ronald Acuña Jr., the Braves' outfielder, unanimously won his first National League MVP Award, becoming the fifth player from the Braves to win the award. His historic season, marked by a .337 AVG, 41 HR, 106 RBI, 73 SB, and 1.012 OPS, saw him set a record as the first player in MLB history to achieve 40 home runs and 70 stolen bases in a single season. Acuña made his debut for Tiburones de la Guaira in the Venezuelan Winter League shortly after the MVP win, hitting a homer in the game with a custom glove featuring his oldest son's name. Mookie Betts received all 30 second-place votes. Acuña's remarkable performance was praised by Chipper Jones, who called him the most talented player to ever wear the Atlanta Brave uniform.
Ronald Acuña Jr's historic Braves season at forefront of NL MVP race with 2 Dodgers teammates https://t.co/RsccCIzBeZ
On the same night he wins NL MVP, Ronald Acuna Jr. goes yard in the Venezeula Winter League https://t.co/entHLrWh75
#Braves’ Ronald Acuña Jr. is unanimous NL MVP over Mookie Betts “He’s the most talented player to ever wear the Atlanta Brave uniform. Scary thing is, I’m not sure he’s reached his ceiling yet! Buckle up Atlanta, it should be fun to watch.” — Chipper Jones https://t.co/VayFcTURGf
Win unanimous NL MVP ✅ Hit a homer in Winter League ✅ Another day in the office for Ronald Acuña Jr. (via @tiburones_net) https://t.co/U48lvj39Im
Ronald Acuña Jr. today: ▫️ Wins the NL MVP Award unanimously ▫️ Homers in the Venezuelan Winter League HIM. (via @CespedesBBQ) https://t.co/FbzCQIqDj9
Ronald Acuña Jr won the MVP 3 hours ago And he’s already back to hitting HRs https://t.co/djkjEuG74I
Acuña wins his first MVP after spending this year proving anything is possible when he is healthy https://t.co/UgRT63Bz3n
From a torn ACL in 2021 to MVP in 2023. Ronald Acuña Jr. put up a historic season. (MLB x @MattressFirm) https://t.co/CUYErAZGwr
Ronald Acuña Jr. really is playing in a Winter League game less than an hour after winning unanimous MVP 😤 (via @tiburones_net) https://t.co/4OYy2A7oor
Ronald Acuña won the MVP not even an hour ago and here he is getting ready to play in a Winter League game https://t.co/rrJHnOxZ2r
Ronald Acuña Jr. is back to playing ball just moments after winning his first MVP award https://t.co/HxDy0kerXy
Braves' Ronald Acuña Jr wins first MVP of career, beating out pair of Dodgers players https://t.co/xF4o6zdiXL
Incredible. Minutes after unanimously winning the NL MVP award, Ronald Acuña Jr is taking the field for his season debut with Tiburones de la Guaira https://t.co/K8DPR36Tkh
The Acuña crew was enjoying the moment before he goes and plays in a Venezuelan winter league game tonight https://t.co/tIP8rYTv6N
Braves' Acuña tops Dodgers stars to win NL MVP in unanimous fashion https://t.co/JWlAn1cLjr
BREAKING: Braves superstar Ronald Acuña Jr. wins National League MVP Award (Via AJC News) https://t.co/MywhW5ormc
The 25-year-old Ronald Acuña Jr. gets all 30 first place votes! https://t.co/VnNa3Mzia2
Ronald Acuna Jr. is the unanimous 2023 NL MVP. 🙌 https://t.co/POgL6uIwdv
Ronald Acuna Jr. wins the National League MVP award in a unanimous vote. Mookie Betts received all 30 second-place votes. Here's the full voting breakdown: https://t.co/vorNA1yOO0
Ronald Acuña Jr. tore his ACL in 2021 ending his season. Since then, he’s: -Set Braves modern-era record for stolen bases (73) -Become 1st player in MLB history to record 40 HRs & 70 stolen bases in a season -Won his 3rd Silver Slugger award Minor setback, major comeback 🙏 https://t.co/MTA7B5dpQk
For the first time in his career, Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. wins the MVP for the National Lague. His one-of-a-kind 2023: ◻️ .337 AVG ◻️ 41 HR ◻️ 106 RBI ◻️ 73 SB ◻️ 1.012 OPS ◻️ 8.2 WAR https://t.co/r2MBeDKlOd
Ronald Acuña Jr. is the 2023 National League MVP! 🏆 This season, Acuña became the first player in 30 years to have 70+ stolen bases and an OBP of .400 or better. #MLB | #MLBAwards https://t.co/5Ddsx0UdYO
Ronald Acuña Jr. unanimously wins the NL MVP award after receiving all 30 first place votes https://t.co/y8uF8ZYgiW
Ronald Acuña Jr. is a unanimous NL MVP, fifth different #Braves player to win it since team moved to Atlanta in 1966 (including 2-time winner Dale Murphy) and second in 4 years (2020 winner Freeman finished third this time). Betts was 2nd, ATL's Matt Olson 4th.
Acuña wins the NL MVP unanimously. Mookie second with 30 second-place votes.
A SEASON TO REMEMBER 🙌 Ronald Acuña Jr. takes home his first NL MVP award 👏 https://t.co/xwwmFiiff4
Ronald Acuña Jr. wins 2023 NL MVP: Braves outfielder takes home honors after record-setting 40-70 season https://t.co/72bzO0U8yG
A historic season of power and speed unlike any other. Ronald Acuña Jr. is the 2023 National League Most Valuable Player! https://t.co/bW0OMiEoIG
Ronald Acuña Jr. will make his debut for Tiburones de la Guaira in the Venezuelan Winter League tonight He is playing with a custom glove that has his oldest son's name on it https://t.co/ptTT1mDjuY