Ronald Acuña Jr.'s presence on a baseball field makes no sense. What he produces borders on the supernatural, something forged for this stage. His presence in the Braves ' lineup is unmistakable. So is what they lacked while he was sidelined for much of last season and part of this one with another torn ACL.

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. will slug with the game's best during All-Star festivities in his home ballpark for the 2025 Home Run Derby.

Ronald Acuña Jr. of the host Braves was announced as the first of the eight hitters who will compete in the All-Star Home Run Derby at Atlanta’s Truist Park on July 14.