Ronald Acuña Jr., the standout outfielder for the Atlanta Braves and a 2023 All-Star, is not only making history on the field but also breaking records in merchandise sales. During the first half of the season, more fans purchased Acuña’s jersey than any other player in baseball. This achievement marks the first time an Atlanta player has claimed the top-selling jersey since MLBShop began tracking sales in 2010.
Acuña is having an exceptional season, hitting .331 with 21 home runs, 55 RBIs, and an impressive 41 stolen bases. His outstanding performance has helped propel the Braves to the best record in baseball at 60-29, leading the NL East by 8 ½ games over the Miami Marlins.
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Atlanta showcased its popularity in merchandise sales further, with four players among the top 20 jersey sellers. First baseman Matt Olson ranked 8th, third baseman Austin Riley placed 11th, and second baseman Ozzie Albies came in 12th.
Other teams with multiple players in the top 20 included the Houston Astros, featuring Jose Altuve (5th), Alex Bregman (9th), and Yordan Alvarez (17th), as well as the Los Angeles Dodgers, with Mookie Betts (6th), Freddie Freeman (16th), and Clayton Kershaw (20th).
Shohei Ohtani, the two-way sensation for the Los Angeles Angels, secured the second spot in jersey sales, closely followed by Fernando Tatis Jr. of the San Diego Padres, Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees, and Jose Altuve.
Julio Rodriguez, the talented center fielder for the Seattle Mariners and last year’s AL Rookie of the Year winner, broke into the top 10 for the first time. Notably, nine Latino and Black players made it to the top 20 in jersey sales.
Here are the top 20 MLB players in jersey sales since the opening day:
- Ronald Acuña Jr., Atlanta Braves
- Shohei Ohtani, Los Angeles Angels
- Fernando Tatis Jr., San Diego Padres
- Aaron Judge, New York Yankees
- Jose Altuve, Houston Astros
- Mookie Betts, Los Angeles Dodgers
- Julio Rodríguez, Seattle Mariners
- Matt Olson, Atlanta Braves
- Alex Bregman, Houston Astros
- Mike Trout, Los Angeles Angels
- Austin Riley, Atlanta Braves
- Ozzie Albies, Atlanta Braves
- Joey Votto, Cincinnati Reds
- Francisco Lindor, New York Mets
- Corey Seager, Texas Rangers
- Freddie Freeman, Los Angeles Dodgers
- Yordan Alvarez, Houston Astros
- Adley Rutschman, Baltimore Orioles
- Manny Machado, San Diego Padres
- Clayton Kershaw, Los Angeles Dodgers
