When the Super Bowl lights hit Levi’s Stadium this past weekend, it wasn’t just football fans who got a show. Bad Bunny’s halftime performance turned into a full-blown celebration of Latino culture - and right in the middle of it was Atlanta Braves superstar Ronald Acuña Jr.
Ronald Acuña Jr says he was asked the day of the Super Bowl to be in the Bad Bunny halftime show
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Here is what he had to say about the call he got and the experience for him on that stage. #Braves pic.twitter.com/ZUbsN2Qnuw
Acuña, who’s coming off another strong year in Atlanta, made a surprise appearance during the halftime spectacle. The Venezuelan outfielder wasn’t just there to watch - he was part of the moment, joining a lineup of Latino and Latina icons that included actor Pedro Pascal, rapper Cardi B, actress Jessica Alba, and rising boxing stars Emiliano Vargas and Xander Zayas.
And here’s the kicker: Acuña didn’t even know he’d be part of the show until the day of the game. Invited last-minute through his connection with Rimas Sports - the agency founded by Bad Bunny - Acuña embraced the opportunity. “It was amazing to see so many people in the stadium,” he said, reflecting on the electric atmosphere inside Levi’s.
For Acuña, this was more than just a cameo. It was a chance to represent his culture on one of the world’s biggest stages - something he’s done consistently both on and off the field.
On the diamond, Acuña continues to be one of baseball’s most dynamic talents. He wrapped up the season with a .935 OPS and 21 home runs - impressive numbers that, while just shy of his MVP campaign two years ago, still underline his elite status. He earned his fifth All-Star nod in eight seasons, a testament to his consistency and star power despite battling injuries throughout his career.
Now entering his ninth year in the majors, Acuña says he’s feeling as strong as ever. “I’m healthy now.
I feel really good,” he shared. “Like I said before, I’m working on my defense and my offense, too.
I feel great.”
That’s welcome news for Braves fans - and for Team Venezuela. Acuña will suit up for his home country this March in the World Baseball Classic, joining a stacked roster that includes Eugenio Suárez, Salvador Pérez, and Willson Contreras. For a player who wears his heritage with pride, the WBC is another chance to shine on an international stage.
Whether it’s the Super Bowl or the batter’s box, Ronald Acuña Jr. continues to prove he belongs wherever the spotlight finds him.