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Ronald Acuña Jr. Is the Moment — Bet the Baddie on Bobblehead Night

 J Barry  |    Sep 22nd, 2025 3:22am EDT

Ronald Acuña Jr. never misses a moment to serve — whether it’s drip, dingers, or drama. And on Monday, September 22, baseball’s boldest superstar takes center stage at Truist Park for his “Red Carpet” Bobblehead Night.

Caracas Couture Meets Chop House Chaos

Forget the velvet ropes. Forget the Met Gala. This is Caracas couture crashing Truist Park — a night built for flashbulbs, bat flips, and betting on The Ronald.

…or as baseball’s naughtiest fans already know, the first MLB player to lead a global Nike underwear campaign.

In Spring 2025, Acuña didn’t just endorse the brand — he broke it in. Shirtless next to Rudy Gobert and Kyler Murray, dripping in Nike compression, he turned every subway ad and sneakerhead scroll into softcore legend.

Bet on Acuña. Put It on the Plastic Prince.

Last time we rode the bobblehead bump, Mike Trout came THIS close. An RBI single, hard contact all night, and one hanging slider he just missed. We broke even.

Now we’re back — with a man who doesn’t miss.

Dreamboat. World Baseball Classic-certified snack. Nike underwear model. Venezuelan royalty.

A walking highlight reel channeling Aída Yéspica’s aura and Yasiel Puig’s flair.

Hitlanta’s Final Show

The Braves aren’t making the playoffs — not in this year’s NL East. But Hitlanta gets one final show, and this is the closing number. No encore. No extra dates. Just the showstopper in the pink fit, under the lights.

  • 📊 Odds via ESPN Bet — as of Monday afternoon:

    • 💥 Ronald Acuña Jr. to record 3+ total bases: (+221)

    • 💣 To hit a home run: (+299)

    • 📈 Over 9.5 total runs: (+215)

    • 💸 SGP Parlay (Acuña HR + Over 9.5): (+800)

Whether it’s a leadoff double, a solo shot into the Chop House, or a couple of cheeky singles and a swipe of second, Acuña has the tools to cover three bags before the seventh-inning stretch.

One Swing to Rewind the City

CeeLo at the BET Awards. Jermaine Dupri behind the glass. Magic City Mondays with an OutKast deep cut.

One swing from Acuña and it’s back to the old Atlanta — Futurist Summa leaking from Metro Boomin’s hard drive, Faye Webster at the game with a crush she can’t name. Killer Mike on the ballot. T.I. in the backseat. 21 Savage in a throwback jersey.

📸 Ja Morant gifting Acuña the Ja 13s after a moonshot earlier this year? That wasn’t hype. That was heritage.

And don’t forget what kicked off All-Star Week back in July: the HBCU Swingman Classic. The step show. The Divine Nine. Marching bands at Truist with the brass turned up. Bethune-Cookman, Jackson State, Morehouse. World Baseball Network calls that a cultural reset with a scoreboard.

It’s Ludacris at All-Star Weekend, performing “Phat Rabbit” with a grin and a grind. Face down, lights up.

Yes, just one thrust from the — 6-foot, 205-pound Sagittarius — and suddenly, you’re there.

In College Park after dark. Midnight rendezvous energy. Old Chevy. Dungeon Family bass bleeding through the doors.

It’s Javy López, Kenny Lofton, Andruw Jones-level suave.

It’s giving Southernplayalistic. It’s giving wealth.

Disclaimer: If Acuña is rockin’ the Ja 13s tonight, go even harder. And as always, gamble responsibly. The lines move.

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What Does The Bobblehead Look Like?

The Braves are giving away 15,000 red carpet bobbleheads, suited in Acuña’s viral pink ensemble, diamond chains, and those trademark sunglasses. A few lucky fans will get signed versions, and the first 2,000 get to literally walk the warning track runway and high-five Braves players. Call it your main character moment.

Ronald Acuña Jr. Red Carpet Bobblehead wearing pink suit, diamond chains, and sunglasses — a Truist Park giveaway honoring his iconic MLB Awards look.

Red Carpet. Pink Fit. One Bobble to Rule Them All. Show up early, serve a look, and snag the Ronald Acuña Jr. “Red Carpet” Bobblehead — the first 15,000 fans get one. It’s giving Met Gala with cleats. 💅 Bonus slay? A few lucky fans will walk away with signed versions. ✨ Bonus-bonus slay? The first 2,000 fans get to parade around the field — yes, literally on the warning track — and high-five Braves players like it’s your main character moment. Doors open. Fans line up. Acuña shows out. You’ve got one mission: Bet the baddie. Get the bobble. Make it fashion. 📸 Photo via MLB.com/Braves Promotions

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How to Watch and Wager

First pitch is set for 7:15 p.m. ET at Truist Park. Catch the action on Bally Sports South or MLB.TV. Wager on your platform of choice—just make sure you tap in before that first plate appearance.

If you’re in the building, get in early. Giveaways are first-come, first-served. And yeah, bring a fit. The crowd’s gonna match the bobble.

🎯 Prediction: One Swing, All Style, Full Send

We’re not just here for the giveaway. We’re here for the explosion.

Acuña rips a double, swipes a bag, then paints the right field corner. The Nationals’ bullpen? Spent. The vibes? Elevated. The bobblehead? Already gone.

Skip the moneyline. Stretch the total — tease it from Over 7.5 to Over 9.5 and go get that juice.

He’s not jogging tonight. He’s strutting.

And fans aren’t just leaving with souvenirs — they’re leaving with receipts.

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