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 Canadian-American professional baseball first baseman currently playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers. He debuted in MLB with the Atlanta Braves in 2010 and spent 12 seasons there. Freeman played a crucial role in the Braves' 2021 World Series victory. Following that win, he became a free agent and subsequently signed a six-year, $162 million contract with the Dodgers.

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2007: Drafted by the Atlanta Braves and Professional Debut

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

2008: Played 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 Career MLB Hit

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

September 21, 2010: First MLB Home Run

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

2010: Season with Gwinnett Braves

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

2010: MLB Debut with the 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 Full Season

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

2012: NL-Leading Sacrifice Flies and Season Stats

In 2012, Freddie Freeman led the National League (NL) with nine sacrifice flies and batted .259 with 33 doubles, 23 home runs, and 94 RBI in 147 games played.

February 4, 2014: Eight-Year 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.

2016: First Career Cycle and Player of the Week Award

In 2016, on June 15, Freddie Freeman hit his first career cycle in a 9–8 victory against the Cincinnati Reds and was named National League Player of the Week soon after that performance.

2021: All-Star Game Selection and Cycle Hit

In 2021, Freddie Freeman was named the National League's starting first baseman for the All-Star Game. On August 18, he hit for the cycle against the Marlins. He finished the 2021 season with a .300 batting average, a .896 OPS, and 31 home runs. On October 12, he hit the game-winning solo home run in the NLDS game four against the Milwaukee Brewers.

2021: World Series Win and Dodgers Contract

In 2021, Freddie Freeman won the World Series with the Atlanta Braves over the Houston Astros. Following this win, he entered free agency and subsequently signed a six-year, $162 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

2021: Contract Negotiations and Free Agency

In 2021, Freddie Freeman's contract with the Braves expired, and despite his desire to stay, contract negotiations stalled. The Braves made offers, including a five-year, $125 million offer before the trade deadline. Freeman declined the Braves' qualifying offer and became a free agent. The Braves increased their offer to five years and $140 million but declined Freeman's agent's ultimatum, leading to the Braves acquiring Matt Olson and ending Freeman's tenure.

March 18, 2022: Signing with the Dodgers

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

April 8, 2022: Dodgers Debut

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

2022: All-Star Selection and Season Performance

In 2022, Freddie Freeman was named an All-Star on July 17, replacing Starling Marte. He led MLB with 199 hits and 47 doubles, had a .325 batting average, 21 home runs, and 100 RBI.

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.

2025: 350th Career Home Run and All-Star Selection

In 2025, Freddie Freeman hit his 350th career home run off Sandy Alcántara on May 5. On June 28, Freeman recorded his 4,000th career total base on a home run against the Kansas City Royals. Fans selected him to start the All-Star Game, his fifth start.