"It was just announced this morning that the Major League Baseball Player's Association (MLBPA) has named Ronald Acuña Jr. "Comeback Player of the Year." And breakout rookie Drake Baldwin received the "Outstanding Rookie" award. If you can recall, Acuña's return to Truist started out (on the very first pitch) with a solo shot to left field back in May. This had the crowd erupting and at once gaining the hope that the offense has turned around for the season."
"Acuña ended the season with a .935 OPS, 21 home runs, 42 RBI's in 228 at-bats.Pretty impressive for a player who missed the beginning of the season due to injury and arrived ready to make a statement."
"Baldwin was nothing short of incredible for the Braves during his rookie season.With him and Sean Murphy playing catcher interchangeably in the lineup, his bat was always missed when he was absent and when it was present, nine times out of 10, provided the spike that the offense needed during the games."
Ronald Acuña Jr. was named the MLBPA Comeback Player of the Year after returning midseason and delivering strong offensive production. Acuña returned to Truist Field in May and homered on the very first pitch back, energizing the crowd and raising expectations. He finished the season with a .935 OPS, 21 home runs and 42 RBIs in 228 at-bats despite missing the season start due to injury. Rookie Drake Baldwin received the MLBPA Outstanding Rookie award after a breakout season for Atlanta. Baldwin split catching duties with Sean Murphy but produced a .810 OPS, 19 home runs and 80 RBIs, often providing key offensive spurts. Both awards give the players momentum heading into the offseason as the team plans roster restructuring.
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