It was only the start of what’s been a phenomenal run for Acuna … | Mark Blinch/Getty Images. But he was hitting 95-96 mph during Tuesday’s clean outing and • Brad Hand recorded his second save Tuesday, easing his own concerns about early decreased velo.
He also homered once every 17.4 plate appearances.If Acuña were to match that same pace this year, he would hit 16 homers, which would increase his career total to 83. Each of these relievers were drafted as top-11 RPs in Yahoo leagues this year. Obviously, patience remains a must with these stars, but the odd 2020 setup appears to be adversely affecting baseball’s best players.Saves are typically the trickiest fantasy category and as feared, they are more chaotic than ever to begin 2020. “Once Spring Training ended, I did everything I could to stay in shape and take care of my body.”Braves manager Brian Snitker recently said Acuña looks bigger and stronger than he had when Spring Training was shut down in March. Home runs show that a player has the power to send it out of the field, and speed shows that even the weaker hitters can be effective if they reach the base, but having both is typically saved for legends. The game’s biggest stars are off to slow starts, as Ronald Acuna and Christian Yelich are batting a combined .093, with Acuna striking out more than anyone in baseball. without homering.
There hasn’t been a week of baseball yet, but the season is already 9.1% finished, so patience is going to be tougher in 2020. Known for his long home runs, Canseco was the first player to successfully join the club in 1988. Ronald Acuna Jr., who hasn't played since Monday because of inflammation in his left wrist, has been placed on the injured list and hopes to return next weekend. That list is headed by Mel Ott (115) and former Braves third baseman Eddie Mathews (112).Acuña’s stolen-base total significantly rose as he swiped 24 bags over his final 64 games last year.
“It’s been uncomfortable adjusting to these new norms. The 22-year-old outfielder spent a portion of the past few months working out in Atlanta with second baseman Ozzie Albies, who had revealed Acuña’s 50-50 goal back in February.Maybe becoming the first player to tally 50 homers and 50 stolen bases in a season is an unlikely goal. It was just about a month earlier that he was at 22 on the year, and if his improvement keeps up, then the 40 mark is still in play.The club Acuna joins if he makes it to 40 in these categories accounts for some Alex Rodriguez joined the club in just his third season in the majors. It appears Daniel Hudson may be the Nationals reliever to roster in fantasy, and he’s available in nearly 70% of leagues.• Nick Burdi recorded the first save of his career Tuesday after Kyle Crick was placed on the IL earlier in the day. ATLANTA -- Even with the regular season shortened to 60 games, Ronald Acuña Jr. could still easily join Alex Rodriguez, Mike Trout and Andruw Jones as the only players in Major League history to total at least 80 homers and 70 stolen bases at 22 or younger. So why can’t Ronald Acuna be the 2019 MVP? At 31 stolen bases, he will need to get almost a quarter of his homers in about a month of play. (would of been more accurate to do a 152 game pace but too late.) Ronald Acuña and Christian Yelich Are Redefining Modern Baseball’s Power/Speed Potential.
If that seems unlikely, Probable?
While late-career Barry Bonds wasn’t known for his base-running, 1996’s version of Bonds had the speed and creativity to join the club. By ... It’s shrouded in complaints, from pace of play to lackadaisical winters to just sheer boredom, especially with the younger audience. Ken Giles was placed on the IL with a forearm strain that sounds ominous, while Craig Kimbrel walked four while retiring just one batter during his lone appearance and looks finished.