Career Timeline of Freddie Freeman: Major Achievements and Milestones

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Freddie Freeman made an impact.

Freddie Freeman is a professional baseball first baseman currently playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers. He previously played 12 seasons with the Atlanta Braves, making his MLB debut in 2010. A significant moment in his career was winning the 2021 World Series with the Braves. Following that victory, Freeman became a free agent and subsequently signed a six-year, $162 million contract with the Dodgers, marking a new chapter in his baseball career.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1929: Dodgers' doubles record

On September 8, 2023 Freddie Freeman hit his 53rd double of the season breaking the Dodgers franchise record held by Johnny Frederick with the 1929 Brooklyn Robins.

2004: Dodgers' hit record

In 2023 Freddie Freeman picked up his 200th hit of the season. The last Dodger to achieve this feat was Adrián Beltré in 2004.

2007: Braves Draft and Professional Debut

In 2007, the Atlanta Braves selected Freddie Freeman in the second round of the MLB draft, and he signed with the team. He made his professional debut with the Gulf Coast Braves that year.

2008: Plays for Rome Braves

In 2008, Freddie Freeman played for the Rome Braves of the Class A South Atlantic League.

September 1, 2010: Called Up to the Braves

On September 1, 2010, Freddie Freeman was called up to the Atlanta Braves as part of the team's September call-ups, and he made his MLB debut that same day.

September 5, 2010: First MLB Hit

On September 5, 2010, Freddie Freeman got his first career MLB hit off Florida Marlins pitcher Clay Hensley.

September 21, 2010: First MLB Home Run

On September 21, 2010, Freddie Freeman hit his first MLB home run off Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Roy Halladay.

2010: Begins Season with Gwinnett Braves

In 2010, Freddie Freeman began the season with the Gwinnett Braves of the Class AAA International League.

2010: MLB Debut with Atlanta Braves

In 2010, Freddie Freeman made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut with the Atlanta Braves.

July 4, 2011: First Multi-Home Run Game

On July 4, 2011, Freddie Freeman hit two home runs against the Colorado Rockies, marking his first multi-home run game.

2011: Successful First Season

In 2011, Freddie Freeman batted .282 with 32 doubles, 21 home runs, and 76 RBI in 157 games played, concluding a successful first full season.

2012: NL-Leading Sacrifice Flies

In 2012, Freddie Freeman led the National League with nine sacrifice flies. He also batted .259 with 23 home runs and 94 RBIs in 147 games played.

February 4, 2014: Agrees to Contract Extension

On February 4, 2014, Freddie Freeman agreed to an eight-year, $135 million contract extension with the Atlanta Braves.

2015: Lowest Batting Average since 2015

In 2024 Freddie Freeman played in 147 games, with 22 home runs, 89 RBI and a .282 batting average, his lowest since the 2015 season.

January 2016: "Chipper Rescues Freddie" bobblehead night

In January 2016, the Atlanta Braves announced a "Chipper Rescues Freddie" bobblehead night for the following season as a promotional event.

2016: First Career Cycle

In 2016, Freddie Freeman hit his first career cycle in a 9–8 victory against the Cincinnati Reds on June 15.

June 2017: Offers to Play Third Base

In June 2017, while rehabilitating a hand injury, Freddie Freeman offered to play third base because Matt Adams, his replacement at first base, was performing well.

October 12, 2021: Game-winning home run in NLDS Game 4

On October 12, 2021, Freddie Freeman hit a game-winning solo home run in the bottom of the eighth inning of Game 4 of the National League Division Series against the Milwaukee Brewers, breaking a 4–4 tie and allowing the Braves to advance to the National League Championship Series.

2021: World Series Champion, Silver Slugger, Babe Ruth Award

In 2021, Freddie Freeman and the Braves defeated the Houston Astros in six games to win the World Series. Freeman recorded the final out. At the end of the 2021 season, he received his third consecutive Silver Slugger Award and his first Babe Ruth Award.

2021: Silver Slugger Award

In 2021, Freddie Freeman was presented with his Silver Slugger award.

2021: Braves Win World Series, Freeman Enters Free Agency

In 2021, the Atlanta Braves won the World Series. Following the victory, Freddie Freeman entered free agency.

2021: Contract negotiations and departure from the Braves

In 2021, the last year of his contract, Freddie Freeman negotiated with the Braves, who offered him a five-year, $125 million contract before the trade deadline. Freeman declined the Braves' qualifying offer after the 2021 season and became a free agent. Later, the Braves increased their offer to five years and $140 million, but Freeman insisted on a sixth year, leading the Braves to acquire Matt Olson and effectively end Freeman's tenure with the team.

March 18, 2022: Signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers

On March 18, 2022, Freddie Freeman signed a six-year, $162 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, returning to Southern California.

April 8, 2022: Dodgers Debut

On April 8, 2022, Freddie Freeman made his debut with the Dodgers, batting second in the lineup and going 1–3 with a walk against the Colorado Rockies.

April 18, 2022: Silver Slugger Award Presentation and First Home Run as a Dodger

On April 18, 2022, before a game against the Atlanta Braves at Dodger Stadium, Freddie Freeman was presented with his 2021 Silver Slugger Award. In the game that followed, he hit his first home run as a Dodger against his former team.

2022: All-Star and MLB leader

In 2022, Freddie Freeman was named an All-Star, replacing Starling Marte on the National League roster. He led MLB with 199 hits and 47 doubles and led the majors in line drive percentage (27.5%).

May 18, 2023: 300th Career Home Run

On May 18, 2023, Freddie Freeman hit his 300th career home run, a grand slam off of Génesis Cabrera of the St. Louis Cardinals.

May 20, 2024: Sixth Career Grand Slam

On May 20, 2024, Freddie Freeman hit his sixth career grand slam against pitcher Slade Cecconi of the Arizona Diamondbacks.

May 5, 2025: 350th Career Home Run

On May 5, 2025, Freddie Freeman hit his 350th career home run off Sandy Alcántara.

May 6, 2025: Most Home Runs Against the Marlins

On May 6, 2025, Freddie Freeman hit his 42nd career home run against the Miami Marlins, marking the most home runs by any player against the Marlins in history.