WATCH: Ronald Acuna Jr. hits a grand slam to become first player with 30-60 season in MLB history

Ronald Acuna Jr., the star player for the Altanta Braves, continues to rewrite the record books with his extraordinary performance on the field.

On Thursday against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Acuna achieved a remarkable milestone by hitting his 30th home run of the season, a grand slam that solidified his position in baseball history.

The feat is unprecedented in MLB history, as Acuna became the first player to achieve a 30-60 season – hitting over 30 home runs and stealing more than 60 bases in a season.

The young outfielder’s unique combination of power and speed has set him apart from even the most iconic players in the sport’s history.

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Previously, players like Eric Davis (1987) and Barry Bonds (1990) had come close by stealing over 50 bases during a 30-homer season. However, Acuna’s 30-60 MLB season stands as a testament to his exceptional skills and the impact he has had on the game.

Can Ronald Acuna Jr. make more history in 2023?

Ronald Acuna has set his aim at joining the 40-40 club this season.

With the accomplishment, Acuna has also set his sights on another milestone – a 40-40 season.

This exclusive club has only four members: Jose Canseco, Barry Bonds, Alex Rodriguez and Alfonso Soriano. Acuna’s potential to join this elite group showcases his dedication and determination to make his mark on the sport’s history.

As Acuna’s career continues to unfold, Atlanta Braves fans eagerly anticipate his future achievements and the potential for more records to be shattered.

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Pablo Ricalde has been a baseball journalist at Sportskeeda since 2022. A Communication Studies graduate, he attended journalism courses and specialized in copywriting, further adding to his background as a writer.

After 4 years working in the advertising industry and 2 years in sports journalism, Pablo currently works at a Marketing Consulting firm on top of his role at Sportskeeda. He believed in sourcing information only from reliable sources, and refrains from including any opinionated content in his articles.

Pablo was introduced to baseball as a kid by his grandfather, who even coached him in Little League for a year. A massive Boston Red Sox supporter, he ended up becoming a fan in an attempt to be original (as his parents are Yankees fans). Pablo also supports the Diablos Rojos from the Mexican league, his hometown team.

His favorite players of all time are David Ortiz and Derek Jeter, while his current favorites include Fernando Tatis Jr., Ronald Acuna Jr., Alex Verdugo and Randy Arozarena. His favorite moment as a baseball fan was when the Boston Red Sox won the 2018 World Series Championship, as he was too young to remember 2004.

A huge sports fan in general, Pablo's non-baseball interests include football, basketball, American football, and motorsports (F1, IndyCar and Nascar), music and cinema.

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