Is Ronald Acuña Jr. the new Chipper Jones for this generation of Atlanta Braves' fans? This isn't a comparison based on talent, but rather a comparison of loyalty to the city of Atlanta. Chipper played each of his 19 big league seasons with the Braves, and now Acuña Jr. will begin his ninth season of playing for Atlanta in 2026.
Braves Country wants Ronald to remain in Atlanta beyond his 2028 club option, and every time we hear Acuña Jr. speak it's clear he feels the same way. Ronald's latest endorsement of the Braves' franchise came on Twitter, when he posted a picture of him and Billye Aaron at MLB's award ceremony.