National League outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (13) of the Atlanta Braves is introduced before the the 2025 MLB All Star Game at Truist Park in 2025. Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Ronald Acuna's Epic Outfield Throw Made Recent Baseball History

Originally posted on Fastball on SI | By Brady Farkas | Last updated Jul 19, 2025 10:55 AM ET

Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr. took the baseball world by storm with his viral throw on Friday night to nail New York Yankees runner Jorbit Vivas at third base.

According to ESPN researcher Paul Hembekides, the throw also made recent baseball history for its distance in the air.

This is one of 3,168 outfield assists across the last 5 seasons (including playoffs).

It is the only one to exceed 300 feet in the air (301, to be exact). He’s a cyborg.

This is one of 3,168 outfield assists across the last 5 seasons (including playoffs).

It is the only one to exceed 300 feet in the air (301, to be exact). He’s a cyborg. pic.twitter.com/CfibpwlWxn
— Paul Hembekides (Hembo) (@PaulHembo) July 19, 2025

The 27-year-old, who won the National League MVP Award in 2023, is one of the most electric players in baseball and just started the All-Star Game for the National League. After coming back from a torn ACL this season, he's played in 46 games, hitting .329 with 12 home runs and 23 RBIs. There has been speculation that the Braves could trade him amid a disappointing 43-53 season, but they've given no indication that they could actually move on from him.

Under contract through 2028, he's signed to a very reasonable contract also. Lifetime, Acuna is a five-time All-Star and a three-time Silver Slugger. His MVP season saw him post the first ever 40/70 season, as he hit 41 homers and stole 73 bases.

After winning last night, the Braves and Yankees will play again on Saturday night at 7:15 p.m. ET. New York will send rookie Will Warren to the mound while the Braves counter with Joey Wentz.

Warren is 6-5 with a 4.63 ERA and Wentz is 2-1 with a 6.32.

This article first appeared on Fastball on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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