Ronald Acuna Jr.'s brilliance remains bright spot in dismal Braves season

Along with plays like that, he also entered Friday's game with a 1.025 OPS that would rank second in all of Major League Baseball (behind only Aaron Judge) if he had enough at-bats to qualify for the league lead. He's also already hit 12 home runs and accumulated 2.2 WAR (Wins Above Replacement) despite playing in just 45 games. The only Braves player with more this season is Matt Olson with 3.6 in 95 games.

When healthy Acuna Jr. is not only one of the most productive players in baseball, he's also one of the most electrifying and exciting. 

The fact he has been able to come back from a second major knee injury and immediately start dominating is a great sign for the Braves. Maybe not this season as it may have already slipped away from them in terms of the playoffs, but certainly for next season and beyond. They need him to not only be healthy, they need him to be a game-changer. He is back to that level.