Overview
- Ronald Acuña Jr. will compete in the Home Run Derby on July 14 at Truist Park as the first confirmed participant.
- The All-Star festivities at his home stadium will conclude with the July 15 All-Star Game the following day.
- Acuña returned from a left ACL tear on May 23 and has batted .385 with nine home runs and 16 RBIs in 29 games since.
- The 27-year-old outfielder is making his third Derby appearance after previous runs in 2019 and 2022.
- No Atlanta Braves player has ever won the Home Run Derby and Acuña aims to become the franchise’s first champion.