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Acuña’s 301-Foot No-Hop Throw Doubles Up Yankees and Earns MLB’s Throw of the Year

The play underscores his full return from ACL surgery by showcasing rare two-way impact

ATLANTA, GA - JULY 18: Nacho Alvarez Jr. #17 of the Atlanta Braves tags out Jorbit Vivas #90 of the New York Yankees in the third inning during the game between the Atlanta Braves and the New York Yankees at Truist Park on July 18, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Overview

  • In the third inning at Truist Field on July 19, Ronald Acuña Jr. tracked down a fly ball and unleashed a 301-foot, no-hop throw to double off Jorbit Vivas at third base.
  • The throw marks the first in-air toss over 300 feet without a bounce since Mookie Betts in 2020 and has been named MLB’s throw of the year.
  • Acuña executed the play without a crow-hop or pro-step, highlighting his elite arm mechanics and fielding instincts.
  • At the plate, he went 2-for-4 with an RBI double, a triple and a walk to help Atlanta secure a 7-3 victory over the Yankees.
  • The performance caps Acuña’s comeback from nearly a year of ACL recovery and reinforces his growing two-way value for the Braves.