History of Freddie Freeman in Timeline
Frederick Charles 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 win, Freeman became a free agent and signed a six-year, $162 million contract with the Dodgers.
1929: Dodgers Franchise Record by Johnny Frederick
In 1929, Johnny Frederick held the Dodgers franchise record.
1954: Braves Rookies in Top Five
In 1954, Gene Conley was voted third-best rookie of the season, and Hank Aaron came in fourth.
1954: Braves Rookie Reached 50 RBIs by July 18
On July 18, 2011, Freddie Freeman became the first Braves rookie to reach 50 RBIs by July 18 since Hank Aaron accomplished this feat in 1954.
1960: Bobby Richardson's World Series Record
In 1960, Bobby Richardson set the World Series record.
September 12, 1989: Frederick Charles Freeman Born
On September 12, 1989, Frederick Charles Freeman was born. He is a Canadian-American professional baseball first baseman.
1989: Teammates Finish First and Second
In 1989, Jerome Walton and Dwight Smith of the Chicago Cubs, were the first teammates to finish first and second since 1989.
1999: Braves Player to Win the Award Since Chipper Jones
Freddie Freeman was named the NL MVP in 2020, becoming the first Braves player to win the award since Chipper Jones in 1999.
2005: Silver Medal at World Youth Baseball Championship
In 2005, Freddie Freeman played with the United States national baseball team at the World Youth Baseball Championship in Mexico, where they earned the silver medal.
2005: Andruw Jones Wins Hank Aaron Award
In 2020, Freddie Freeman became the second player in franchise history to win the National League Hank Aaron Award, following Andruw Jones in 2005.
2007: Player of the Year and College Intent
In 2007, as a senior at El Modena High School, Freddie Freeman had a .417 batting average and a 6-1 pitching record, earning him the Orange County Register's Player of the Year award. He also signed a letter of intent with California State University, Fullerton.
2007: Drafted by the Atlanta Braves
In 2007, the Atlanta Braves selected Freddie Freeman in the second round of the MLB draft, and he signed with the team for $409,500, forgoing his college scholarship. He also debuted with the Gulf Coast Braves.
2008: Played 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: Ranked Braves Prospect
Before the 2009 season, 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 Career 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.
2010: Lowest Games Since 2010
In 2017, Freddie Freeman finished the season batting .307 with 28 home runs and 71 RBIs despite only playing in 117 games, his lowest total since 2010.
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: Fewest Played Since 2011
For the 2015 season, Freddie Freeman played 118 games, his fewest played since 2011.
2011: Solid Season
In 2011, Freddie Freeman finished the year batting .282 with 32 doubles, 21 home runs, and 76 RBI in 157 games played.
2012: Vision Problems Manifested
Freddie Freeman's vision problems had manifested since 2012.
2012: Season Statistics
In 2012, Freddie Freeman led the NL with nine sacrifice flies and batted .259 with 33 doubles, 23 home runs, and 94 RBI in 147 games played.
2013: All-Star Selection and Season Stats
In 2013, Freddie Freeman was selected as a finalist for the MLB All-Star Game Final Vote and won with a record 19.7 million votes, but couldn't play due to a thumb injury. He finished the season with a .319 batting average, 23 homers, and 109 RBI.
February 4, 2014: Contract Extension
On February 4, 2014, Freddie Freeman agreed to an eight-year, $135 million contract extension with the Atlanta Braves.
June 27, 2014: Home Run Caught by Tom McCarthy
On June 27, 2014, during a game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Freddie Freeman hit a three-run homer off Kyle Kendrick that was caught by broadcaster Tom McCarthy.
2014: Chipper Jones Rescues Freddie From Traffic Jam
During a 2014 winter storm, Freddie Freeman was rescued from a traffic jam by former teammate Chipper Jones on his ATV.
2014: Marriage to Chelsea Goff
In 2014, Freddie Freeman married Chelsea Goff, who later appeared on Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta.
2014: Off-Season Transactions
In the 2014-15 off-season, General manager John Coppolella became responsible for the team's transactions and played a large role in the Braves' rebuild, trading away many players.
June 17, 2015: Wrist Injury
On June 17, 2015, Freddie Freeman was listed as day-to-day due to a right wrist injury.
2015: Off-Season Transactions
During the 2015-16 off-season, Coppolella repeatedly stated he would not trade Freeman.
2015: Lowest Batting Average Since 2015
In 2015, Freddie Freeman's batting average was the lowest since this year.
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, commemorating Chipper Jones rescuing Freddie Freeman from a 2014 winter storm traffic jam.
2016: Cycle and Player of the Month
In 2016, Freddie Freeman hit his first career cycle on June 15th, reached his first 30-home run season on September 13th, and was named National League Player of the Month for September.
June 2017: Offered to Play Third Base
In June 2017, while rehabilitating his hand injury, Freddie Freeman offered to play third base upon his return.
October 2017: LASIK Surgery
In October 2017, Freddie Freeman underwent LASIK surgery to correct vision problems.
2017: Representing Canada in the World Baseball Classic
In 2017, Freddie Freeman represented Canada in the World Baseball Classic, hitting .182 with two hits and three strikeouts.
2018: All-Star Game and Home Run Derby
In 2018, Freddie Freeman was selected to his third All-Star game and accepted an invitation to participate in the Home Run Derby.
2018: Gold Glove and Wilson Defensive Player of the Year Award
In 2018, Freddie Freeman won the Gold Glove for first base in the National League, the Wilson Defensive Player of the Year Award and finished fourth in the National League Most Valuable Player award voting.
2019: All-Star Selection
At midseason of 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 selection overall.
2019: Season Stats and Awards
In 2019, Freddie Freeman batted .295/.389/.549 with 38 home runs and 121 RBIs, led all NL hitters in line drive percentage, won the National League Silver Slugger Award, and won the Wilson Defensive Player of the Year Award for the second consecutive season.
2019: Silver Slugger Award
In 2019, Freddie Freeman won a Silver Slugger Award.
July 2020: Tested Positive for COVID-19
In July 2020, Freddie Freeman tested positive for COVID-19 before the season began, experiencing symptoms such as loss of smell and a high fever.
2020: National League MVP and Silver Slugger Award
In 2020, Freddie Freeman won the National League's Most Valuable Player Award and a Silver Slugger Award.
2020: NL MVP and Several Awards
In 2020, Freddie Freeman's offensive performance won him a second Silver Slugger Award. He was named the NL MVP, Baseball Digest MLB Player of the Year, Baseball America Player of the Year, MLBPA Player's Choice Player of the Year, and MLBPA Player's Choice NL Outstanding Player, and awarded the National League Hank Aaron Award.
October 12, 2021: Game-Winning Home Run
On October 12, 2021, Freddie Freeman hit the game-winning solo home run in the bottom of the eighth inning of a tied National League Division Series game four against the Milwaukee Brewers.
2021: World Series Champion, Silver Slugger, and Babe Ruth Award
In 2021, Freddie Freeman and the Braves defeated the Houston Astros in six games to win the World Series, with Freeman recording the final putout. He also received his third consecutive Silver Slugger Award and his first Babe Ruth Award at the end of the 2021 season.
2021: Silver Slugger Award
In 2021, Freddie Freeman received the Silver Slugger Award.
2021: Braves Win World Series and Freeman Enters Free Agency
In 2021, after the Atlanta Braves won the World Series, Freddie Freeman entered free agency.
2021: Contract Negotiations and Departure from the Braves
In 2021, during the last year of his contract with the Braves, Freddie Freeman engaged in contract negotiations that ultimately led to his departure. Despite expressing a desire to stay with the Braves, Freeman declined their qualifying offer and became a free agent. The Braves eventually acquired Matt Olson, closing the door on Freeman's tenure.
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 roots after becoming a free agent.
April 8, 2022: Dodgers Debut
On April 8, 2022, Freddie Freeman made his debut with 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 his 2021 Silver Slugger Award before a game against the Atlanta Braves. He then hit his first home run as a Dodger in his first career at-bat against his former team.
2022: MLB Leader in Hits and Doubles
In 2022, Freddie Freeman led MLB with 199 hits and 47 doubles. He 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.
2023: World Baseball Classic Appearance
In 2023, Freddie Freeman represented the Canadian national team in the World Baseball Classic, slashing .200/.273/.200. Canada finished third in Pool C and qualified for the next WBC.
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.
2024: World Series MVP
In 2024, Freddie Freeman won 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.
2024: Son's Diagnosis with Guillain-Barré Syndrome
In 2024, Freddie Freeman's youngest son, Maximus, was diagnosed with Guillain–Barré syndrome.
