How many Atlanta Braves stars are playing in World Baseball Classic 2023? Ronald Acuna Jr. and others vying for glory

The Atlanta Braves will be represented all over the field at the World Baseball Classic. From March 8th-21st, 20 different nations will battle for the championship. The 2023 iteration of the WBC is only the fifth in the tournament's history and the first since 2017.

While baseball fans await the beginning of the new campaign, the World Baseball Classic will allow MLB fans to see their favorite players represent their nations. Major and Minor-Leaguers from every club will be represented at the WBC, with some MLB franchises deciding whether or not their stars will be allowed to participate.

"The smartest thing Brian Cashman has done this offseason is pulling Luis Severino from the WBC and he should’ve done the same with Nestor Cortes. Nestor had a career high in innings last season and ended the year with an injury. It’s more important for him to be in #Yankees camp." - Christian

While several players have already been denied the chance to play at the World Baseball Classic, the Atlanta Braves are not restricting their oft-injured superstar Ronald Acuna Jr. The outfielder will be representing Venezuela, who open their tournament on March 11th against the Dominican Republic.

"Ronald Acuña Jr. will indeed play for Team Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic. The decision was made today. The Braves feel comfortable because they’ll monitor Acuña for a few weeks in camp before he joins his country. And at this point, he’s had no knee issues." - Justin Toscano

Aside from Acuna Jr., there will be several other Atlanta Braves playing at the World Baseball Classic. Eddie Rosario is the second most notable Braves player to take part in the tournament, as he will be representing Team Puerto Rico.

Luis De Avila of Colombia, pitchers Roel Ramirez, Alan Range of Mexico, Yacksel Ríos of Puerto Rico, and Chadwick Tromp of the Netherlands will also take part.

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A look at Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr's career so far in the MLB

After signing with the Braves as an international free agent in 2014, Acuna made his MLB debut in 2018, going on to win the National League Rookie of the Year Award. During his rookie campaign, Acuna hit 26 home runs and 64 RBIs, while also posting a .293 batting average.

Despite missing time due to injuries, Ronald Acuna Jr. has been extremely productive throughout his five-year MLB career. Through 514 games in the MLB, the superstar outfielder has hit 120 home runs and 296 RBIs, while maintaining a .277 batting average.