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Ronald Acuña Jr. Is Retiring From Venezuelan Baseball

2 months ago

Written by Tony Ghaul

Ronald Acuña Jr. have fans a wild over the top home run celebration on Tuesday night during a Venezuelan Winter League game.

Ronald Acuña Jr. with one of the most electric home run celebrations of all-time. From start to finish. It just keeps going. Unreal. pic.twitter.com/FcDpeVbzYH
— Jared Carrabis (@Jared_Carrabis) January 25, 2023

During the game, Ronald Acuña Jr’s family was attacked during the 7th inning of the game. His family was attacked with glasses of beer and soft drinks.

Esto fue lo que pasó en el estadio Universitario pic.twitter.com/k9bUEdc9IP
— ¿Por qué es tendencia? (@estendenciavzl) January 25, 2023

This prompted an immediate response from Ronald Acuña Jr. He announced on Instagram that he was retiring from Venezuelan baseball.

Acuña was extremely emotional following the altercation. He has decided to end his Venezuelan baseball career. This includes the World Baseball Classic, which he was supposed to compete in this March.

Atlanta Braves All-Star Ronald Acuña Jr. Photo courtsey of sportstalkatl.com

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