Ronald Acuna will participate in Home Run Derby

Ronald Acuna is a first-time All-Star and first-time Home Run Derby participant.

Acuna, 21, will compete in the Derby next month in Cleveland. It’s the second consecutive year a Brave has taken hacks in the event, following Freddie Freeman last season.

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After winning Rookie of The Year in 2018, Acuna has continued thriving as one of the Braves' offensive centerpieces. He's hit 19 homers across 83 games after hitting 26 last season.

Acuna will be joined by Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Carlos Santana, Pete Alonso, Christian Yelich and Josh Bell.

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