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 with the Atlanta Braves in 2010 and played for them for 12 seasons, winning the 2021 World Series. Subsequently, he became a free agent and signed a six-year contract with the Dodgers.

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2007: Drafted by the Atlanta Braves

In 2007, the Atlanta Braves selected Freddie Freeman in the second round, with the 78th overall selection, of the MLB draft. He signed with the team for $409,500, forgoing his college scholarship. He also made his professional debut with the Gulf Coast Braves in 2007.

2008: Plays for the 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.

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

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 batted .282 with 32 doubles, 21 home runs, and 76 RBI in 157 games played.

2012: 2012 Season Performance

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

2013: All-Star Game Final Vote Winner and Season Stats

In 2013, Freddie Freeman won the Major League Baseball All-Star Game Final Vote with a record-setting 19.7 million votes but couldn't play due to injury. He finished the season with a .319 batting average, 23 homers, and 109 RBIs in 147 games, placing 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.

2016: First Career Cycle and Player of the Week

In 2016, Freddie Freeman hit his first career cycle in a 9-8 victory against the Cincinnati Reds on June 15 and was named National League Player of the Week soon after. He also recorded his first 30-home run season in 2016, reaching that mark on September 13, shortly after claiming his second Player of the Week award of the season.

2018: All-Star Game and Home Run Derby

In 2018, Freddie Freeman was selected to his third All-Star game as the National League's starting first baseman and accepted an invitation to participate in the Home Run Derby.

2019: All-Star Selection

In 2019, Freddie Freeman was selected as the National League starter at first base in the Major League Baseball All-Star Game. This was his second consecutive start and fourth All-Star Game selection overall.

2020: Awards and Accomplishments in 2020

In 2020, Freddie Freeman's outstanding offensive performance earned him a second Silver Slugger Award and the NL MVP title. He was also recognized as Baseball Digest MLB Player of the Year, Baseball America Player of the Year, MLBPA Player's Choice Player of the Year, MLBPA Player's Choice NL Outstanding Player, and received the National League Hank Aaron Award.

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

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

2021: World Series win and contract with the Dodgers

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

March 18, 2022: Signed 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 his Southern California home.

April 8, 2022: Dodgers debut

On April 8, 2022, Freddie 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: Silver Slugger Award Presentation and First Home Run as a Dodger

On April 18, 2022, Freddie Freeman was presented with his 2021 Silver Slugger Award before a game against the Atlanta Braves at Dodger Stadium, with Braves manager Brian Snitker and hitting coach Kevin Seitzer attending. In the game, 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, 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 during a game.

2024: World Series MVP

In 2024, Freddie Freeman won the World Series MVP. He also set a record for consecutive World Series games with a home run, including the first walk-off grand slam in World Series history.