VIDEO: Ronald Acuña's Response to Being Benched is Exactly What Braves Fans Want to Hear
By Charles Nason
After being removed from the Braves' Sunday tilt with the Dodgers, Ronald Acuña was undoubtedly feeling down about manager Brian Snitker's decision. However, the young star proved in his postgame interview that he's a professional ballplayer and understands when he's made a mistake that reflects poorly upon him and his team.
"There's no excuse for it. I just kind of took it and said 'Of course.' He's the manager, I'm the player and I'll respect his decisions."
— FOX Sports: Braves (@FOXSportsBraves) August 18, 2019
-- Ronald Acuña Jr. on being pulled from the game in the fourth inning. pic.twitter.com/dR8Y9RDdMK
He may be young, but he plays like a veteran and has the self-awareness of one as well.
Snitker chose to take Acuña out of the game after the slugger walked out of the batter's box on a ball he thought was a home run, but when it dropped in the field of play, it resulted in a single due to the lack of hustle. Despite the harsh discipline, Acuña learned from his mistake quickly as he made it clear he respects his manager's decision and will ultimately take accountability for his actions.
Ronald Acuña Jr. has been taken out of the biggest game yet for watching a potential HR turned single. This will be a GOOD LESSON for a young player with TONS of talent. Snitker Cares about Ñ, THE TEAM & sends a message to everyone about playing the game the right way. #ChopOn pic.twitter.com/ysPYnUczfE
— Paul Byrd (@PaulByrd36) August 18, 2019
Acuña's maturity should be a welcomed sight for any and all Atlanta fans. At such a young age, Acuña could've easily taken this the wrong way and made a negative headline out of it, which we've seen so many times from other professional athletes.