2025 MLB Home Run Derby: Braves’ Ronald Acuña Jr. to represent host team in third career derby

Atlanta Bravs exhausted Ronald Aswa Jr. became the first player for Derby’s running Terby on Wednesday, announcing his decision before the New York meter. This year’s derby will take place on July 14, at Truist Park, The Braves’ home Stadium in the Georgian Cumberland.

“I’m Ronald Acuña Junior.

Aqua, 27, took part in the previous two Derbies. One in 2019 and the other in 2022. Acuña previously mentioned that she would run again this summer if the league asked her.

Acuña played great from Returning from ACL to end its 2024 campaign prematurely. In 29 games so far he hit .385 / .496 / .692 (227 OPS +) nine house runs, 16 runs, in battle and four attempts). Its investments already costs about the replacement of the 2nd victory according to the calculations of baseball reference.

Although Acuña does not take the brave in the cabin. He contacted Sean Murphy for the fourth, Matt Olson, Austin Rili and Marcel Ozuna. He is a logical choice to present the home market. If nothing else is, he is the biggest star on the list. The most valuable player’s prize winner and four-time star, who counts the Year Award among his earned machines.

Before Acuña, Derby’s first official applicant, other players around the League have signaled either their interest or uninterestive participant. Seattle Marini Cathes Caleyig and Baltimore Orioles, the first Baseman Ryan O’Haine, offered Bagemor Orioles. On the contrary, Aaron Judge Star Aaron Judge and the fragment of Chicago cubs, PIT-ARMSTRONG, said that no idea.