Ronald Acuña - Page 1949

Seitas · 09-22-2023, 08:00 PM

I don’t wander into this thread often but Willie Mays is the best 5 tool baseball player the game has ever seen. Acuna is the closest thing to Mays we’ve ever seen. Acuna is incredible. I can’t wait to see how the next 10 years of his career plays out. He could go down as a top 5 all time player. Exciting time to be a baseball fan. Ohtani and Acuna are freaks and we get to watch it live.

SaltyCracker · 09-22-2023, 08:02 PM

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I feel the need to shift this thread.

US250 is Acuna’s true rookie card

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Anyone know if you can pull a Bat Down in retail?

oddstuff · 09-22-2023, 08:08 PM

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If he plays all 8’games I think he’s got a >50% shot. I think he’s gonna sit 2 or 3 of them tho

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Agree...have a feeling Snitker will give him a few days rest before the playoff run. Ronnie has had an incredible regular season already...but also need to aim for the post season.

Onepocketj · 09-22-2023, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by SaltyCracker

Anyone know if you can pull a Bat Down in retail?

Yes. Rare but possible

whitmm · 09-22-2023, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Freshmaker

If he plays all 8’games I think he’s got a >50% shot. I think he’s gonna sit 2 or 3 of them tho

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They are going to get a week off. I'm not sure if they'll bench him, but I could see them getting guys a few at bats just to stay fresh and then pull them

Edit: game cancelled tomorrow, double header scheduled for Sunday. Might see a game off then

SaltyCracker · 09-22-2023, 09:33 PM

Pair of 2018 Acuñas for A&G release day.

stevenab87 · 09-22-2023, 09:51 PM

50/50 club next year

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brios8 · 09-22-2023, 09:59 PM

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50/50 club next year

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Within the next 5 years either Acuna/Jrod/Witt might really be pushing for it

Rabs · 09-22-2023, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by whitmm

Have watched the clip a few times. It's great seeing how excited he was. There's no denying that reaching that milestone was something that meant a lot to him

Fastest HR trot of the year for him.

whitmm · 09-22-2023, 10:46 PM

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Fastest HR trot of the year for him.

He said after the game that was the most nervous and excited home run trot he's ever had

SaltyCracker · 09-23-2023, 07:56 AM

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He said after the game that was the most nervous and excited home run trot he's ever had

Great moment for him. I think he will hit 50+ next year.

whitmm · 09-23-2023, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by SaltyCracker

Great moment for him. I think he will hit 50+ next year.

It was great to see, especially after watching him fall just short a couple years ago. I don't care what anyone says here, 40/40 still holds a lot of meaning to the players.

50 will be tough. If it comes because he fine tunes the new approach, great. But not if it comes at the expense of average and k-rate

MiamiMarlinsFan · 09-23-2023, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by SaltyCracker

Great moment for him. I think he will hit 50+ next year.

I’m just rooting for back-to-back 40/40 seasons.

SupermanBrandon · 09-23-2023, 09:16 AM

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I’m just rooting for back-to-back 40/40 seasons.

This! Back to Back 40/40 would set the world on fire. Would be incredible for baseball.

SaltyCracker · 09-23-2023, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by whitmm

It was great to see, especially after watching him fall just short a couple years ago. I don't care what anyone says here, 40/40 still holds a lot of meaning to the players.

50 will be tough. If it comes because he fine tunes the new approach, great. But not if it comes at the expense of average and k-rate

Seems like the fine running has taken place over the last 30 games. I don’t know what the GB% is over that span, but seems reduced. 12 Hr .348 BA 10Ks and 12BB during the last 30 games. I think he will have a monster year in 2024.

SupermanBrandon · 09-23-2023, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by SaltyCracker

Seems like the fine running has taken place over the last 30 games. I don’t know what the GB% is over that span, but seems reduced. 12 Hr .348 BA 10Ks and 12BB during the last 30 games. I think he will have a monster year in 2024.

If you like watching a guy work on his game in the offseason, give Acuna a follow on IG. His reels are fun. Daily work on dirt fields, in the weight room, cage, etc. Other young stars where laying on the beach and posting tropical island reels.

whitmm · 09-23-2023, 09:36 AM

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If you like watching a guy work on his game in the offseason, give Acuna a follow on IG. His reels are fun. Daily work on dirt fields, in the weight room, cage, etc. Other young stars where laying on the beach and posting tropical island reels.

But his defense...

chris_ac · 09-23-2023, 09:44 AM

Congrats to Ronald on the great season. Maybe a couple more SBs before the season is over but otherwise good stuff. Figured it would pay off to sell 98% of my collection before the season. Mean that in a good way too. I kept my 4 very best cards just in case. Wish the playoff performance goes just as well in some function. Won't be easy but crossing fingers. Good vibes, good times.

SaltyCracker · 09-23-2023, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by chris_ac

Congrats to Ronald on the great season. Maybe a couple more SBs before the season is over but otherwise good stuff. Figured it would pay off to sell 98% of my collection before the season. Mean that in a good way too. I kept my 4 very best cards just in case. Wish the playoff performance goes just as well in some function. Won't be easy but crossing fingers. Good vibes, good times.

The good news is most of your collection went to others who PC Ronnie. A good chunk was bought by people in this thread. Anticipating what you would list next was a kept us on our toes. I had a blast texting back and forth with Rabs over newly listed cards and what we were both going after.

ThoseBackPages · 09-23-2023, 10:03 AM

i like Ronny

whitmm · 09-23-2023, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by SaltyCracker

The good news is most of your collection went to others who PC Ronnie. A good chunk was bought by people in this thread. Anticipating what you would list next was a kept us on our toes. I had a blast texting back and forth with Rabs over newly listed cards and what we were both going after.

As long as you guys stay on the Ronald side so I can still afford my Olsons and Rileys and Murphys.

Some day I be able to dabble in the Ronald singles market lol

Rabs · 09-23-2023, 10:18 AM

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But his defense...

If he really wants to take his game to the next level (which is hard to imagine), improving his jumps and reads in the outfield is the way to do it.

Then the haters would have nothing to legitimately talk about.

Rabs · 09-23-2023, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by chris_ac

Congrats to Ronald on the great season. Maybe a couple more SBs before the season is over but otherwise good stuff. Figured it would pay off to sell 98% of my collection before the season. Mean that in a good way too. I kept my 4 very best cards just in case. Wish the playoff performance goes just as well in some function. Won't be easy but crossing fingers. Good vibes, good times.

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Originally Posted by SaltyCracker

The good news is most of your collection went to others who PC Ronnie. A good chunk was bought by people in this thread. Anticipating what you would list next was a kept us on our toes. I had a blast texting back and forth with Rabs over newly listed cards and what we were both going after.

For sure Salty! You and me ended up buying a lot of the cards that chris_ac had listed. Some great stuff for sure. Really happy to add some unique and noteworthy cards to my collection as I know you were too.

KhalDrogo · 09-23-2023, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by chris_ac

Congrats to Ronald on the great season. Maybe a couple more SBs before the season is over but otherwise good stuff. Figured it would pay off to sell 98% of my collection before the season. Mean that in a good way too. I kept my 4 very best cards just in case. Wish the playoff performance goes just as well in some function. Won't be easy but crossing fingers. Good vibes, good times.

I wouldn’t feel bad about selling. For the most part, his stuff has been flat to slightly up. Crazy the year he’s put up, yet a Bat Down PSA 10 has gone from $1000 on March 31 to $990 today.

SupermanBrandon · 09-23-2023, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by KhalDrogo

I wouldn’t feel bad about selling. For the most part, his stuff has been flat to slightly up. Crazy the year he’s put up, yet a Bat Down PSA 10 has gone from $1000 on March 31 to $990 today.

...but people think the new hyped guys are going to explode in talent and in prices from year to year

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Seitas Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Fresno, Ca Posts: 741	I don’t wander into this thread often but Willie Mays is the best 5 tool baseball player the game has ever seen. Acuna is the closest thing to Mays we’ve ever seen. Acuna is incredible. I can’t wait to see how the next 10 years of his career plays out. He could go down as a top 5 all time player. Exciting time to be a baseball fan. Ohtani and Acuna are freaks and we get to watch it live.

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