originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
It’s been a long road back for Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. Just over a year ago, Acuna went down with a torn ACL. It took nearly a full year before he returned to action, but when he did, he wasted no time making an impact.
In his first at-bat of the season on May 23, Acuna launched a home run off Nick Pivetta. He finished that game 2-for-4 with a homer, an RBI and an outfield assist, reminding everyone what he’s capable of.
Acuna has continued his torrid pace since.