History of Freddie Freeman in Timeline

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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1929: Freeman breaks Dodgers franchise record

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

1954: Braves Top Five Finish

In 1954, Gene Conley and Hank Aaron were the only other Braves teammates to finish in the top five for Rookie of the Year, prior to Kimbrel and Freeman in 2011.

1954: Hank Aaron Reached 50 RBIs

In 1954, Hank Aaron reached 50 RBIs as a Braves rookie, a feat that Freddie Freeman matched by July 18, 2011.

1960: Bobby Richardson's World Series record tied

Freddie Freeman's 12 RBI in the World Series tied the World Series record set in 1960 by Bobby Richardson.

September 12, 1989: Birth of Freddie Freeman

On September 12, 1989, Frederick Charles Freeman was born. He is a Canadian-American professional baseball player.

1989: Cubs Teammates Finished First and Second

In 1989, Jerome Walton and Dwight Smith of the Chicago Cubs finished first and second in the NL Rookie of the Year voting, a feat that was repeated in 2011 by Freeman and Kimbrel.

1999: Last Braves Player to Win NL MVP

In 1999, Chipper Jones won the NL MVP; Freddie Freeman was the next Braves player to win the award in 2020.

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: Andruw Jones won Hank Aaron Award

In 2005, Andruw Jones won the Hank Aaron Award. Freddie Freeman was the second player in franchise history to win the award in 2020.

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.

2007: High School Senior Year

In 2007, during his senior year at El Modena High School, Freddie Freeman had a .417 batting average and a 6-1 win-loss record as a pitcher. He was named the Orange County Register's player of the year and signed a letter of intent with California State University, Fullerton.

2008: Plays for Rome Braves

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

August 2009: Wrist Injury

In August 2009, Freddie Freeman suffered a wrist injury.

2009: Braves Top Prospect

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

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: Lowest Total Since 2010

Freddie Freeman's total of 117 games played in 2017 was his lowest total since 2010.

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.

2011: Fewest games played since 2011

In the 2015 season, Freddie Freeman played 118 games which was the fewest games he had played since 2011.

2012: Vision Problems

Freddie Freeman's vision problems that prompted his LASIK surgery in 2017 had manifested since 2012.

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.

2014: Freeman marries Chelsea Goff

In 2014, Freddie Freeman married Chelsea Goff, who later appeared on 'Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta'.

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2014: Freeman stuck in traffic during winter storm

In 2014, during a winter storm, Freddie Freeman was stuck in a traffic jam for hours until former teammate Chipper Jones rescued him on his ATV.

2014: General Manager Changes

In the 2014 offseason, John Coppolella became responsible for the team's transactions.

June 17, 2015: Injury

On June 17, 2015, Freddie Freeman was listed as day-to-day with a right wrist injury. He sustained the injury on June 13 during a game against the New York Mets.

2015: General Manager Changes

During the 2015 offseason, General Manager John Coppolella repeatedly stated that he would not trade Freddie Freeman.

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.

October 2017: LASIK Surgery

In October 2017, Freddie Freeman underwent LASIK surgery to correct vision problems that had manifested since 2012.

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.

2018: All-Star Game Selection

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.

2018: Gold Glove Award

In 2018, Freddie Freeman won a Gold Glove Award.

2018: Gold Glove and Wilson Defensive Player of the Year Award

In 2018, Freddie Freeman won the Gold Glove Award for first base in the National League, along with teammates Ender Inciarte and Nick Markakis. He also received the 2018 Wilson Defensive Player of the Year Award and finished fourth in the National League MVP voting.

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.

2019: All-Star Game Starter

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

2019: Silver Slugger Award

In 2019, Freddie Freeman won the Silver Slugger Award.

July 2020: COVID-19 Diagnosis

In July 2020, Freddie Freeman tested positive for COVID-19, experiencing symptoms such as loss of smell and a high fever before recovering in time for training camp.

2020: NL MVP and Other Awards

In 2020, Freddie Freeman was named the NL MVP after a shortened 60-game season. He also won a Silver Slugger Award and several other awards including the 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 the NL Hank Aaron Award.

2020: Silver Slugger Award and MVP

In 2020, Freddie Freeman won the Silver Slugger Award and was named the National League's Most Valuable Player (MVP).

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: Silver Slugger Award

In 2021, Freddie Freeman won the Silver Slugger Award.

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.

2021: Silver Slugger Award Presentation

On April 18, 2022, Freddie Freeman was presented his 2021 Silver Slugger Award before a game against the Atlanta Braves.

March 18, 2022: Freeman signs with the Dodgers

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

April 8, 2022: Dodgers Debut

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

2022: MLB Leader in Hits and Doubles

In 2022, Freddie Freeman led MLB with 199 hits and 47 doubles, also leading the majors in line drive percentage (27.5%).

May 18, 2023: Freeman hits 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.

2023: Freeman plays for Canada in the 2023 WBC

In the 2023 World Baseball Classic, Freddie Freeman again played for Canada, slashing .200/.273/.200. Canada finished third in Pool C.

May 20, 2024: Freeman hits sixth career grand slam

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

2024: World Series MVP and Record Setting Home Run

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