⭐ Braves Land Four Finalists on All-MLB Team Ballot
The 2025 season may not have gone exactly as the Atlanta Braves hoped, but that didn’t stop some of their biggest stars from shining. 🌟 Four Braves — Ronald Acuña Jr., Matt Olson, Drake Baldwin, and Chris Sale — have been named finalists for this year’s prestigious All-MLB Team honors. 🏆
Unlike the All-Star Game, which separates players by league, the All-MLB Team recognizes the best of the best across the entire league — with both a First and Second Team selected. And Braves Country has plenty to celebrate. 🎉
🔥 Ronald Acuña Jr.: Still Elite Despite Injuries
Even though injuries limited him this year, Ronald Acuña Jr. still found his way onto the ballot. The 2023 NL MVP hit .290 with 21 home runs, 42 RBIs, and 9 steals while carefully managing his ACL recovery. It wasn’t vintage Acuña speed-wise, but his presence at the plate remained undeniable. ⚡
💪 Matt Olson: Mr. Consistency
When Braves fans think of 2025’s brightest star, Matt Olson tops the list. Recently named the 2025 Brave of the Year, Olson delivered a monster stat line:
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.272 average
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29 homers, 95 RBIs
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98 runs + 91 walks
This historic balance of power and patience made him the first Brave since Chipper Jones’ 1999 MVP season to hit key benchmarks in homers, doubles, RBIs, and walks. 📊
🐦 Drake Baldwin: Rookie Sensation
How about the kid? Drake Baldwin, Atlanta’s rookie catcher, has been nothing short of sensational. With a .274 average, 19 home runs, and 80 RBIs, Baldwin not only leads All-MLB voting at his position but is also in prime position to bring home the NL Rookie of the Year Award. 🥇
🎯 Chris Sale: Vintage Dominance
Despite injury setbacks, Chris Sale proved he’s still got it. The veteran lefty posted a 2.58 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, and 165 strikeouts while representing the Braves in the All-Star Game for the ninth time in his career. If not for missed time, Sale might have been in the Cy Young conversation once again. 🔥
📌 The Big Picture
For a Braves team that endured ups and downs in 2025, these four finalists are a reminder of the talent and future potential still in Atlanta’s clubhouse. Acuña and Sale battled injuries but still earned league-wide recognition, Olson remains the rock in the lineup, and Baldwin is emerging as the next great Brave. 🚀
The fans now have their say, and Braves Country will be watching closely to see how many of these stars land a spot on the All-MLB Team. ⚾✨