Ronald Acuna joins the club 30-30

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NEW YORK –

Ronald Acuna has his fifth season 30-30 in the history of the Braves.

After sweeping the second goal of the eighth round of Friday's game in New York, the player joined one of the most exclusive lists in the history of the Braves.

He is the fourth Brave to reach the 30-30 mark for flights and circuits, joining Hank Aaron, Ron Gant and Dale Murphy. Glove did it twice (1990, 1991).

"It's a great honor for me to do that," said Acuna via the team's Franco Garcia interpreter. "It's a great honor to represent my family and where I come from. I think there is only one Venezuelan to have succeeded the 30-30 club (Bobby Abreu, 2001, 2004). "

Acuna is the fastest 30- to 30-year-old in the Braves' history, at his 130th match. This beats the mark of Gant in 1991 (149).

Glove applauded Acuna on Twitter saying, "Congratulations (Acuna)! It's so much fun to see you playing baseball! Welcome to the club 30/30! "

Acuna, 21, is the second player to join the club 30-30 years before his 22nd birthday, joining Mike Trout. If it had been predicted that Acuna would achieve such a feat in his old age, it would not have surprised his superior.

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"When you talk about him, I would not have said you were crazy," said manager Brian Snitker. "Just the skills that the child has. I would venture to say at his age, it will not be the last. "

Acuna, under contract control of the team over the next decade, entered the MVP race in the second half of the season. After his second win of the month on Thursday, Acuna averages .295 with 36 homers, 30 interceptions, 88 RBIs and 106 points scored.

The reigning rookie of the year has exploded to the point that a 40-40 season would be possible. Only four players have recorded 40 to 40 seasons (Alfonso Soriano, Alex Rodriguez, Barry Bonds, Jose Canseco).