Atlanta, January 22, 2026 – Atlanta Braves superstar Ronald Acuña Jr., the dynamic outfielder renowned for his explosive power-speed combination and 2023 NL MVP season, keeps his personal world close to the heart, centering it on his wife Maria Laborde and their two young sons while maintaining strong ties to his baseball-rooted Venezuelan family.
The 28-year-old Acuña (born December 18, 1997, in La Guaira, Venezuela) married Maria Laborde on August 31, 2023, in a memorable ceremony that coincided with his historic 40-70 season milestone (becoming MLB’s first 40-home run, 70-stolen base player).
The couple, who met around 2019 and got engaged in January 2023, share two sons: Ronald Daniel Acuña (born around 2021, often called Ronald Jr. or Ronald III in family contexts) and Jamall Acuña (born around late 2022, named after former NBA star Jamal Crawford).
Maria, a supportive partner and former beauty pageant participant from Venezuela, frequently shares wholesome family moments on her Instagram (@marialaborde), including beach outings, backyard baseball sessions where the boys mimic their dad’s signature swing, park days, and cozy holiday gatherings.
Recent posts have featured tropical offseason vacations in places like Samaná, Dominican Republic, with the family enjoying quality time together, festive Christmas Eve snaps, and tender clips of the kids cheering at Truist Park or practicing swings at home.
Acuña’s own account (@ronaldacunajr13) occasionally includes family glimpses amid baseball highlights, emphasizing his pride in fatherhood.
The family resides primarily in the Atlanta area during the season, with strong connections to Venezuela—where Acuña often returns in the offseason to spend time with extended relatives.
His baseball lineage runs deep: son of former minor leaguer Ronald Acuña Sr. (who represented Venezuela internationally), grandson of Romualdo Blanco (also a pro player), eldest of four brothers (including Mets prospect Luisangel Acuña), and part of a sprawling network of cousins and uncles who have played professionally, including MLB veterans like Alcides Escobar and Kelvim Escobar.
Despite the demands of recovery from his 2024 ACL tear and a strong 2025 return that saw him regain All-Star form, Acuña has consistently prioritized family, often crediting Maria and the boys as his biggest motivation.
Maria has been a constant presence at games and events, capturing priceless moments like their eldest son’s wide-eyed fascination during games or playful home run celebrations in the backyard.
As Acuña gears up for the 2026 campaign—aiming to build on his resurgence and chase another title with the Braves—he and Maria continue to nurture a grounded, joyful home life filled with faith, fun, and the next generation of potential ballplayers.
Fans admire not just the five-tool phenom on the field but the devoted family man who keeps his most precious moments private yet heartwarmingly shared in measured doses.
