In his debut season with the Atlanta Braves, outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. has become one of the top young players in MLB. On Tuesday, another Acuna took the next step in his baseball career.
MLB.com’s Jesse Sanchez reported that Acuna’s younger brother, Luisangel Acuna, has agreed to a contract with the Texas Rangers for $425,000 during the international signing period. Acuna is a 5-9, 160-pound infielder and projected to be a second baseman going forward.
Per Sanchez, “[Luisangel] is best known for offense, and he has the potential to be an average-or-better hitter. He could also develop into a decent runner with proper instruction.