Acuna Jr. of the Braves will compete in the Home Run Derby in Atlanta

Ronald Acuña Jr. Will Participate in the Home Run Derby in Atlanta

The Braves’ powerful hitter, Ronald Acuña Jr., has confirmed his participation in this year’s Home Run Derby, which will be held at Truist Park in Atlanta. The announcement was made on “SportsCenter” before the Braves game against the Mets in New York.

“I am very happy to announce that I will participate in this year’s Home Run Derby, and I am even more excited to do it at home, in Atlanta, in front of our fans,” Acuña said through an interpreter. “They are a big reason why I do this. I am Ronald Acuña Jr. thanks to their support. I am excited to come home and do this for them.”

Ronald Acuña Jr.

Acuña, who has been selected to the All-Star Game four times, will compete in the derby for the third time in his career. No Braves player has won the competition. The player expressed his enthusiasm and expectations for the event.

“I feel that the expectation and the goal is always to win, no matter what. But more than anything, I’m excited to do it in front of our fans and give them a good show.”

Ronald Acuña Jr.

Acuña returned to the Braves at the end of May, almost a year after suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. Since then, he has maintained an excellent performance, with a .385 average, nine home runs and 16 RBIs before Wednesday night’s game against the Mets. The Home Run Derby this year will take place on July 14, followed by the All-Star Game the next day.