2022 Stats
AVG
.266
HR
15
RBI
50
R
71
SB
29
2023 Projections
2023 Fantasy Outlook
The baseball world wondered what Acuna would look like coming off his July 2021 ACL tear. Our answer: He remains one of the most dynamic players in the game. There was no easing back into the running game, as Acuna stole two bases in his return from the injured list April 28 and swiped a total of nine bags in his first 20 games of 2022. The dog days of summer were tough on Acuna, and he finished the year with a .413 SLG, over 100 points below his career mark. However, he still ranked in the top eight percent of the league in all of hard-hit percentage, xwOBA and xSLG, per Statcast. His launch angle was down close to eight points from his prior two seasons. Now that he's further removed from the knee surgery, and perhaps with a few tweaks, Acuna should be able to tap into more power and return to the elite tier of fantasy contributors. Read Past Outlooks

Targeting Thursday return
Acuna hasn't yet spoken to Atlanta manager Brian Snitker since Venezuela was eliminated from the WBC, but the team expects him to be in the Grapefruit League lineup Thursday against the Tigers, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
The 25-year-old went 4-for-18 during five WBC games with a double and three steals. Acuna posted a career-low .764 OPS in 2022 over 119 games as he made his return from ACL surgery, but the main issue was his launch angle, not his ability to crush the ball. A 30-30 season, or even better, is entirely plausible for Acuna if he stays healthy.
The 25-year-old went 4-for-18 during five WBC games with a double and three steals. Acuna posted a career-low .764 OPS in 2022 over 119 games as he made his return from ACL surgery, but the main issue was his launch angle, not his ability to crush the ball. A 30-30 season, or even better, is entirely plausible for Acuna if he stays healthy.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2020
+4%
OPS vs RHP
2022
+9%
OPS vs RHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2020vs Left | .847 | 249 | 10 | 31 | .254 | ||||
Since 2020vs Right | .884 | 846 | 43 | 100 | .272 | ||||
2022vs Left | .714 | 126 | 3 | 7 | .234 | ||||
2022vs Right | .779 | 407 | 12 | 43 | .275 | ||||
2021vs Left | 1.067 | 81 | 6 | 16 | .302 | ||||
2021vs Right | .969 | 279 | 18 | 36 | .278 | ||||
2020vs Left | .848 | 42 | 1 | 8 | .226 | ||||
2020vs Right | 1.020 | 160 | 13 | 21 | .256 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2020
+20%
OPS at Home
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+15%
OPS at Home
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Since 2020Home | .962 | 549 | 33 | 81 | .278 | ||||
Since 2020Away | .801 | 521 | 19 | 49 | .263 | ||||
2022Home | .819 | 259 | 10 | 31 | .268 | ||||
2022Away | .713 | 274 | 5 | 19 | .263 | ||||
2021Home | 1.046 | 205 | 16 | 34 | .278 | ||||
2021Away | .922 | 155 | 8 | 18 | .289 | ||||
2020Home | 1.240 | 85 | 7 | 16 | .317 | ||||
2020Away | .865 | 92 | 6 | 12 | .213 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Ronald Acuna compare to other hitters?
This section compares his stats with all batting seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 400 plate appearances)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
BB/K
0.42BB Rate
9.9%K Rate
23.6%BABIP
.331ISO
.148AVG
.266OBP
.351SLG
.413OPS
.764wOBA
.338Exit Velocity
91.2 mphHard Hit Rate
35.0%Barrels/PA
8.3%Expected BA
.272Expected SLG
.486Sprint Speed
22.1 ft/secGround Ball %
47.7%Line Drive %
18.3%Fly Ball %
34.0%Prospect Rankings History
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Acuna presents quite the conundrum for 2022 fantasy players. He was the top pick in some 2021 leagues and filled the role admirably until an awkward play into the outfield wall in mid-July resulted in a torn ACL. A leg injury for someone whose game features speed is a problem, not to mention the importance of a hitter's lower half in hitting the ball with authority. Acuna is expected to miss the first few weeks of the campaign but could be cleared to serve as the designated hitter by the end of April, with a return to the outfield potentially coming a month later. It could be tough for Acuna to live up to fantasy expectations this season coming off the injury, but his natural talent and abilities can still take him further than most in his situation.
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Gets go-ahead for WBC
Atlanta approved Acuna to play for Team Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic on Thursday, Justin Toscano of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
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Skipping World Baseball Classic
Acuna wanted to represent Venezuela at the upcoming World Baseball Classic but doesn't expect to do so, following the advice of doctors and of Atlanta's training staff, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
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Elbow feeling fine
Acuna said he "feels good" after taking a pitch off his right elbow during Wednesday's win over the Phillies in Game 2 of the National League Division Series, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
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Not in Wednesday's lineup
Acuna isn't starting Wednesday against Miami.
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Drives in run, steals base in win
Acuna went 1-for-3 with an RBI single, two walks and a stolen base in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Marlins.
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