Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. could not help but rub it in after winning the World Baseball Classic with Venezuela.
Acuna has returned to Braves camp and wasted no time taunting teammate Ozzie Albies, who played for Team Netherlands during the tournament. Acuna hung his jersey and his winners’ medal in Albies’ locker, and shared a photo of his work to Instagram.
Ronald Acuña Jr. hung his WBC jersey and gold medal in Ozzie Albies locker 🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/O1QUOwmEi2
— Talkin' Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) March 20, 2026
Albies and Acuna are close, which was made clear when Acuna suffered a season-ending injury two years ago. There’s nothing malicious about this, though Albies might not be completely amused.
Venezuela and the Netherlands actually did face off in the first game of pool play during the tournament, with the Venezuelans winning 6-2. Albies went 0-for-4 in that game, while Acuna had a hit and two runs scored.
Acuna was a vital part of Venezuela’s win, and was openly emotional after they beat the United States in the final. He’s earned the right to celebrate this one.
