Ronald Acuna Jr. member of large baseball family

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. is prolific on the baseball diamond. He was last year’s National League Most Valuable Player. He burst on the scene as a 20-year-old in 2018, when he won Rookie of the Year honors. He’s been outstanding since then.

The Acuna family and its relatives have been prolific in producing professional baseball players for three generations.

His major-league cousins include Kelvim, Alcides and Edwin Escobar, whose father was former major-leaguer Jose Escobar. Vicente Campos and Maikel Garcia are also major-league cousins.

Acuna Jr.’s younger brothers, Bryan and Luisangel, are currently making their way through the minors with the Twins and Mets, respectively.

Acuna Jr.’s father, Ronald Acuna Sr., played in the minors from 1999 to 2009, primarily within the Mets organization. His grandfather, Romualdo Blanco, played in the minors from 1971 to 1977, primarily with the Astros’ organization.

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Luisangel Acuna looking to make his mark, like his brother Ronald

Luisangel Acuna, is doing his best to put himself in the same class as his brother, Ronald Acuna Jr., the 2023 NL MVP. 21-year-old Luisangel plays in the New York Mets organization. Last year in Double-A he hit .294 with 9 home runs and 63 RBIs.

This spring Luisangel is making an impression on Mets officials, somewhat of a surprise given his youth.

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Mets are banking on the development of Luisangel Acuna

Ronald Acuna Jr. has become one of the dominant players in the game today. The Braves outfielder currently leads the National League in runs scored, stolen bases and OPS and is a big reason why the Braves are running away from the rest of the pack in the NL East.

His brother Luisangel, signed as a 16-year-old by the Texas Rangers in 2018, has been making his way through minors. Playing for Double-A Frisco this season, he’s having a breakout season with a slash line of .315/.377/.453, along with seven homers and 51 RBIs. He has his brother’s speed, as he’s also stolen 42 bases.

When the New York Mets unloaded future Hall of Fame pitcher Max Scherzer at the trade deadline to the Texas Rangers, it was the younger Acuna the sought in return. The Mets are counting on Luisangel to continue to develop into a similar player as his brother.

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Ronald Acuna Jr. has extended baseball family

Atlanta Braves sensation Ronald Acuna Jr. knows baseball. He also knows family, especially his baseball family, which is one of the most extensive in professional baseball.  Ronald got to see most of them play in the Venezuelan Winter League while he was growing up.

He is the son of Ronald Acuna Sr., who played in the minors from 1999 to 2006.  His grandfather, Romualdo Blanco, also played in the minors from 1971 to 1977.

Four members of the Escobar family who played in the majors are related to Ronald Jr.:  Alcides, Kelvim, and Edwin are cousins, while Jose is his uncle.  Major-leaguer Vicente Campos is also a cousin.

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Ronald Acuna Jr.’s family steep in baseball bloodlines

Atlanta Braves all-star outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. is one of the main reasons for the Braves’ success last year and this season. He was the National League Rookie of the Year last season with a slash line of .293/.366/.552, to go along with 26 HRs and 64 RBIs in 111 games.

Both of his parents are related to current and former professional baseball players.

His father, Ronald Sr., played in eight minor-league seasons, primarily with the Mets organization.

He is the cousin of major-leaguers Vicente Campos, Alcides Escobar, Edwin Escobar, and Kelvim Escobar and the nephew of former major-leaguer Jose Escobar.

Ronald Jr.’s grandfather played in various international leagues.

To read more about Ronald Acuna Jr., click on the link below from Heavy.com: https://heavy.com/sports/2019/07/ronald-acuna-nationality-where-from-dad-family/

Baseball Roots Run Deep for Ronald Acuna Jr.

Atlanta Braves rookie sensation Ronald Acuna Jr. finally got the big-leagues on April 25 after a lot of hype during spring training. The Braves top prospect in 2017, he was named the Minor League Player of the Year by Baseball America.

Acuna’s family is no stranger to baseball diamonds.  His father, Ronald Sr., played eight minor-league seasons from 1999 to 2006, mostly as an outfielder in the Mets organizations.  His grandfather, Romualdo Blanco, played in the minors from 1971 to 1977 in the Mets and Padres organizations.

Ronald Jr.’s younger brother Luisangel is a top prospect in Venezuela and will be eligible for the international signing period later this summer.

He has four major-league cousins: Vicente Campos (currently with the Los Angeles Angels organization), Alcides Escobar (currently with the Kansas City Royals), Edwin Escobar (last played with Arizona in 2016), and Kelvim Escobar (last played with the Angels in 2009).  His uncle, Jose Escobar, played with the Cleveland Indians in 1991.

For more information about Ronald Acuna Jr. and his father, click on the links below from mlb.com:

https://www.mlb.com/braves/news/5-things-you-need-to-know-about-ronald-acuna/c-273788768

https://www.mlb.com/news/jose-reyes-played-with-ronald-acunas-father/c-274934382