Ronald Acuna, Jr. with the Mississippi Braves

M-Braves Alum Ronald Acuna Jr. Wins National League's Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year Award

PEARL, MS - 2017 Southern League All-Star and Mississippi Braves alum Ronald Acuña Jr. claimed the National League's Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year Award on Monday night after helping lead the Braves to the postseason in his first campaign. Acuna received 27 of the 30 first-place votes. Nationals' outfielder Juan Soto and Dodgers pitcher Walker Buehler were also finalists. Acuña appeared in 111 games hitting .293 with... Full Story