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 began his MLB career in 2010 with the Atlanta Braves, where he played for 12 seasons and won the 2021 World Series. Following the World Series victory, Freeman became a free agent and signed a six-year, $162 million contract with the Dodgers.

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2007: Drafted by Atlanta Braves and Professional Debut

In 2007, the Atlanta Braves selected Freeman in the second round of the MLB draft, and he signed with the team for $409,500, forgoing his college scholarship. He made his professional debut with the Gulf Coast Braves in 2007.

2008: Plays for Rome Braves

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

2009: Ranked as Braves' Fifth-Best Prospect

Before the 2009 season, Freeman was named the Braves' fifth-best prospect according to Baseball America.

September 1, 2010: Called Up to the Braves and MLB Debut

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

September 5, 2010: First Career MLB Hit

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

September 21, 2010: First MLB Home Run

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

2010: Begins Season with Gwinnett Braves

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

2010: MLB Debut with the Atlanta Braves

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

July 4, 2011: First Multi-Home Run Game

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

2011: Finished the 2011 Season

Freeman finished the 2011 year batting .282 with 32 doubles, 21 home runs, and 76 RBI in 157 games played.

2012: 2012 Season Stats

In 2012, Freeman had an NL-leading nine sacrifice flies along with batting .259 with 33 doubles, 23 home runs, and 94 RBI in 147 games played.

2013: All-Star Game Final Vote and Season Stats

In 2013, Freeman was selected as a finalist for the 2013 Major League Baseball All-Star Game Final Vote, where he won. He finished the 2013 season with a .319 batting average, along with 23 homers and 109 RBI in 147 games played. He finished fifth on the National League Most Valuable Player award voting.

February 4, 2014: Signed Eight-Year Extension

On February 4, 2014, Freeman agreed to an eight-year, $135 million extension.

June 27, 2014: Home Run Caught by Tom McCarthy

During a game against the Philadelphia Phillies on June 27, 2014, Freeman hit a three-run homer off Kyle Kendrick caught by broadcaster Tom McCarthy.

January 2016: "Chipper Rescues Freddie" bobblehead night announced

In January 2016, the Atlanta Braves announced a "Chipper Rescues Freddie" bobblehead night for the following season. This promotional event was created to promote the franchise.

2016: 2016 Season Achievements

In 2016, Freeman hit his first career cycle on June 15. He recorded his first 30-home run season in 2016. Freeman's 30-game hitting streak was halted on September 29. Overall in 2016, Freeman played 158 games with a .302 batting average, 43 doubles, 34 home runs, and 91 RBI.

June 2017: Offered to Play Third Base

In June 2017, while rehabilitating his hand injury, Freeman offered to play third base upon his return.

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

On October 12, 2021, Freeman hit a game-winning solo home run in the bottom of the eighth inning in a tied National League Division Series (NLDS) game four against the Milwaukee Brewers, helping the Braves advance to the National League Championship Series for the second consecutive year.

2021: Braves Win the World Series and Freeman Signs with Dodgers

In 2021, the Atlanta Braves won the World Series. Subsequently, Freeman entered free agency and signed a six-year, $162 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

April 8, 2022: Dodgers Debut

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

April 18, 2022: Presented with 2021 Silver Slugger Award and First Home Run as a Dodger

On April 18, 2022, before a game between the Dodgers and the Atlanta Braves at Dodger Stadium, Freeman was presented his 2021 Silver Slugger Award. In the game that followed, Freeman hit his first home run as a Dodger in his first career at-bat against his former team.

May 18, 2023: 300th career home run

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

May 20, 2024: Hits sixth career grand slam

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

May 5, 2025: 350th Career Home Run

On May 5, 2025, Freeman hit his 350th career home run off pitcher Sandy Alcántara in the top of the third inning.

May 6, 2025: 42nd Career Home Run Against the Marlins

On May 6, 2025, Freeman hit his 42nd career home run against the Miami Marlins, making him the player with the most home runs against the Marlins in history.