What a 2019 it was for Ronald Acuña Jr.
It is often difficult for top prospects to live up to the hype. After all, fans are fans and they expect greatness from the very first swing. And after an impressive Rookie of the Year campaign kicked things off in 2018, Acuña continued to dazzle for the Braves while cementing himself as one of the best young players in the game.
Before we dig into his season, it’s worth touching on the eight-year, $100 million contract he signed in early April that can be extended out to 10 years and $124 million if the Braves choose to do so.