The Atlanta Braves have one of the most exciting players in the league in right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. The 28‑year‑old superstar has endured multiple ACL tears in his eight‑year career, yet has responded each time by returning to elite form.
Just last year in 2025, he played in only 95 games yet still took home his fifth All‑Star selection along with National League Comeback Player of the Year.
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Fortunately for Atlanta, he is still locked in long‑term to the franchise, in the middle of an extremely team‑friendly eight‑year, $100 million extension that he continues to outperform. Acuna owned a .290 batting average, .417 on‑base percentage, .935 OPS, 21 home runs and 42 RBIs in 2025.
Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (13) Jordan Godfree-Imagn Images
(Jordan Godfree-Imagn Images)
As Acuna continues enjoying his offseason, he has remained active in baseball, participating in the Venezuelan Winter League and preparing to suit up for Team Venezuela at the World Baseball Classic.
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Acuna’s pride for his country has always been a defining part of his journey, and he has embraced his role as a Latin American star influencing the next generation of players.
He expressed that pride again on Sunday at Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium during the matchup between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks.
During the halftime show featuring global music artist Bad Bunny, Acuna was spotted on the big screen, drawing immediate attention. The Braves shared the moment on X with the caption, “@ronaldacunajr24. That’s it. That’s the Tweet.”
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The moment was notable not only because Acuna appeared during one of the biggest entertainment stages of the year, but also because Bad Bunny, although Puerto Rican, shares the same Latin American roots that have shaped so many MLB players.
He has built strong relationships with players across the region, and his influence reaches far beyond music. Seeing Acuna highlighted during the performance underscored the cultural connection between two prominent Latin American figures who have each made an impact in their own fields.
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For Atlanta, it served as another reminder of how much Acuna resonates with fans and how firmly he remains at the center of the franchise’s identity.
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This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Feb 9, 2026, where it first appeared in the MLB section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.