Arr, mateys! Brave Ronald Acuña Jr. be crowned the Topps cover athlete fer th' year 2024 after a grand MVP season!
2024-02-14
Arrr, me mateys! Avast ye! The legendary scallywag, Ronald Acuña Jr., be victor of the prestigious MVP Award for his epic 2023 season! And lo and behold, he be chosen as Topps' cover matey for their Series 1 trading cards this year. Huzzah!
In a hilarious twist, baseball superstar Ronald Acuña Jr. has been chosen as the cover athlete for Topps' Series 1 baseball trading cards for the 2024 season. The Atlanta Braves player is featured on each box of cards and the wrapper used for the packs. Fans can purchase hobby boxes containing 20 dozen-card packs, with each pack guaranteeing at least one autograph or piece of memorabilia.Acuña had an incredible season in 2023, earning himself the title of MVP. He led the major leagues with 217 hits and became the first player to hit 40 home runs while stealing 50 bases in a season. In fact, he took it even further by smashing 41 home runs and stealing a whopping 73 bases. He also led the majors in runs scored, total bases, and on-base percentage, while maintaining a .337 batting average.
Despite suffering from a torn ACL in 2021 and being limited to 119 games in 2022, Acuña has proven that when fully healthy, he can do damage. This recognition on the Topps trading cards is a testament to his skill and popularity in the world of baseball.
Topps, which is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year, has designed its 2024 baseball trading cards to pay homage to its very first release in 1989. The designs, created by Robert Grape, are sure to capture the attention of fans and collectors.
Overall, Acuña's selection as the face of Topps' Series 1 baseball trading cards adds a humorous and exciting element to the upcoming season. Fans will undoubtedly be eager to get their hands on these cards and celebrate the achievements of this talented player.