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 debuted in MLB in 2010 with the Atlanta Braves, where he played for 12 seasons and was a key player in their 2021 World Series victory. Following that championship season, Freeman became a free agent and subsequently signed a six-year, $162 million contract with the Dodgers.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2004: First Dodger since 2004 with 200 hits

On September 22, 2023, Freddie Freeman picked up his 200th hit of the season, the first Dodger to do so since Adrián Beltré in 2004.

2005: Earns silver medal

In 2005, Freddie Freeman played with the United States national under-15 team at the U15 Baseball World Cup in Mexico, where they earned the silver medal.

2007: Drafted by Atlanta Braves and Professional Debut

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

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 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: Season with Gwinnett Braves

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

2010: MLB Debut

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: End of Season Stats

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

2013: All-Star Final Vote and Season Stats

In 2013, Freddie Freeman won the Major League Baseball All-Star Game Final Vote with 19.7 million fan votes, but couldn't play due to a thumb injury. He finished the season with a .319 batting average, 23 home runs, and 109 RBI in 147 games, and he also finished fifth in the National League MVP voting.

February 4, 2014: Contract Extension

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

June 27, 2014: Home Run Caught by Broadcaster

On June 27, 2014, Freddie Freeman hit a three-run homer off Kyle Kendrick that was caught by broadcaster Tom McCarthy during a game against the Philadelphia Phillies.

2015: Lowest batting average since 2015 season

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 announced

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

2016: Career Cycle and Player of the Week

In 2016, Freddie Freeman hit his first career cycle on June 15 and was named National League Player of the Week soon after. He also reached his first 30-home run season on September 13.

June 2017: Offers to Play Third Base

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

2017: Freeman represents Canada in the World Baseball Classic

In 2017, Freddie Freeman, holding Canadian citizenship, represented Canada in the World Baseball Classic, hitting .182.

2019: Season Stats and Awards

In 2019, Freddie Freeman batted .295/.389/.549 with 38 home runs and 121 RBIs. He and his teammates Ronald Acuña Jr. and Ozzie Albies won the National League Silver Slugger Awards, and Freeman also won the Wilson Defensive Player of the Year Award for the second consecutive season.

2021: National League All-Star and Cycle Against the Marlins

In 2021, Freddie Freeman was named the National League's starting first baseman for the All-Star Game and hit for the cycle against the Marlins on August 18.

2021: Contract Negotiations and Departure from the Braves

In 2021, Freddie Freeman's contract with the Braves ended, and despite his desire to stay, contract negotiations fell through, leading the Braves to acquire Matt Olson and effectively end Freeman's tenure with the team.

2021: World Series Victory and Free Agency

In 2021, the Atlanta Braves won the World Series. After the victory over the Houston Astros, Freddie Freeman entered free agency and later signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers.