History of Freddie Freeman in Timeline

Freddie Freeman is a professional baseball first baseman currently playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers. He previously played 12 seasons with the Atlanta Braves, making his MLB debut in 2010. A significant moment in his career was winning the 2021 World Series with the Braves. Following that victory, Freeman became a free agent and subsequently signed a six-year, $162 million contract with the Dodgers, marking a new chapter in his baseball career.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1929: Dodgers' doubles record

On September 8, 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 Rookies

In 1954, Gene Conley was voted third-best rookie of the season and Hank Aaron came in fourth. It was the only other time two Braves finished in the top five.

1954: Hank Aaron's Rookie Feat

In 1954, Hank Aaron was the last Braves rookie to reach 50 RBIs by July 18, a feat Freddie Freeman matched in 2011.

September 12, 1989: Frederick Charles Freeman Born

On September 12, 1989, Frederick Charles Freeman was born. He is a Canadian and American professional baseball first baseman.

1989: Teammates Finish First and Second

In 1989, the Chicago Cubs' Jerome Walton and Dwight Smith came in first and second for Rookie of the Year. Kimbrel and Freeman were the first teammates to finish first and second since then.

1999: Last Braves MVP

In 2020, Freddie Freeman was named the NL MVP, becoming the first Braves player to win the award since Chipper Jones won it in 1999.

2004: Dodgers' hit record

In 2023 Freddie Freeman picked up his 200th hit of the season. The last Dodger to achieve this feat was Adrián Beltré in 2004.

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: Hank Aaron Award

In 2020, Freddie Freeman was awarded the National League Hank Aaron Award, becoming the second player in franchise history to win the award, following Andruw Jones in 2005.

2007: High School Senior Year

In 2007, as a senior 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 2007 player of the year.

2007: Braves Draft and Professional Debut

In 2007, the Atlanta Braves selected Freddie Freeman in the second round of the MLB draft, and he signed with the team. He made his professional debut with the Gulf Coast Braves that year.

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

Before the 2009 season, Freddie Freeman was named the Atlanta 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 he 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: Begins Season with Gwinnett Braves

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

2010: MLB Debut with Atlanta Braves

In 2010, Freddie Freeman made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut with the Atlanta Braves.

2010: Lowest Games Played Since 2010

In the 2017 season, Freddie Freeman finished 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: Successful First Season

In 2011, Freddie Freeman batted .282 with 32 doubles, 21 home runs, and 76 RBI in 157 games played, concluding a successful first full season.

2011: Fewest Games Played Since 2011

In 2015, Freddie Freeman hit .276 with 18 home runs and 66 RBIs in 118 games, his fewest played since 2011.

2012: NL-Leading Sacrifice Flies

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

2012: Vision Problems

Vision problems manifested in Freddie Freeman around 2012, leading to LASIK surgery in 2017.

2013: All-Star Game Final Vote Winner

In 2013, Freddie Freeman won the Major League Baseball All-Star Game Final Vote with a record-setting 19.7 million fan votes. He finished the season with a .319 batting average, 23 homers, and 109 RBI, finishing fifth in the National League MVP award voting.

February 4, 2014: Agrees to Contract Extension

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

June 27, 2014: Three-Run Homer

During a game against the Philadelphia Phillies on June 27, 2014, Freddie Freeman hit a three-run homer off Kyle Kendrick.

2014: Rescue by Chipper Jones during winter storm

During a 2014 winter storm, Freddie Freeman was stuck in a traffic jam. Former teammate Chipper Jones rescued Freeman on his ATV.

2014: Marriage to Chelsea Goff

In 2014, Freddie Freeman married Chelsea Goff. Goff appeared in season 8, episode 15 of Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta.

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2014: General Manager Role

In the 2014-15 off-season, John Coppolella became the Atlanta Braves' general manager.

June 17, 2015: Listed as Day-To-Day

On June 17, 2015, Freddie Freeman was listed as day-to-day with a right wrist injury.

2015: General Manager Committment

During the 2015-16 off-season, General manager John Coppolella repeatedly stated he would not trade Freddie Freeman.

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.

January 2016: "Chipper Rescues Freddie" bobblehead night

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

2016: First Career Cycle

In 2016, Freddie Freeman hit his first career cycle in a 9–8 victory against the Cincinnati Reds on June 15.

June 2017: Offers to Play Third Base

In June 2017, while rehabilitating a hand injury, Freddie Freeman offered to play third base because Matt Adams, 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: World Baseball Classic

In 2017, Freddie Freeman represented Canada in the World Baseball Classic, hitting .182/.182/.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 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.

2019: All-Star Game Starter

At midseason 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 and Wilson Award

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

July 2020: Tests Positive for COVID-19

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

2020: Wins NL MVP and Other Awards

In 2020, Freddie Freeman had a remarkable season, hitting .341 with 13 home runs and 53 RBIs in the shortened 60-game regular season. He led the major leagues with 23 doubles and 51 runs scored, winning a second Silver Slugger Award, the NL MVP, 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 National League Hank Aaron Award.

2020: Silver Slugger and MVP Award

In 2020, Freddie Freeman won a Silver Slugger Award and the National League's Most Valuable Player Award.

October 12, 2021: Game-winning home run in NLDS Game 4

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

2021: World Series Champion, Silver Slugger, Babe Ruth Award

In 2021, Freddie Freeman and the Braves defeated the Houston Astros in six games to win the World Series. Freeman recorded the final out. At the end of the 2021 season, he received his third consecutive Silver Slugger Award and his first Babe Ruth Award.

2021: Silver Slugger Award

In 2021, Freddie Freeman was presented with his Silver Slugger award.

2021: Braves Win World Series, Freeman Enters Free Agency

In 2021, the Atlanta Braves won the World Series. Following the victory, Freddie Freeman entered free agency.

2021: Contract negotiations and departure from the Braves

In 2021, the last year of his contract, Freddie Freeman negotiated with the Braves, who offered him a five-year, $125 million contract before the trade deadline. Freeman declined the Braves' qualifying offer after the 2021 season and became a free agent. Later, the Braves increased their offer to five years and $140 million, but Freeman insisted on a sixth year, leading the Braves to acquire Matt Olson and effectively end Freeman's tenure with the team.

March 18, 2022: Signing 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 Southern California.

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, before a game against the Atlanta Braves at Dodger Stadium, Freddie Freeman was presented with his 2021 Silver Slugger Award. In the game that followed, he hit his first home run as a Dodger against his former team.

2022: All-Star and MLB leader

In 2022, Freddie Freeman was named an All-Star, replacing Starling Marte on the National League roster. He led MLB with 199 hits and 47 doubles and led the majors in line drive percentage (27.5%).

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

In 2023, Freddie Freeman again represented the Canadian national team in the World Baseball Classic. He slashed .200/.273/.200 in 10 at-bats, with two hits and one walk.

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 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.

2024: Son's Diagnosis with Guillain-Barré Syndrome

In 2024, Freddie Freeman's youngest son, Maximus, was diagnosed with Guillain–Barré syndrome.

May 5, 2025: 350th Career Home Run

On May 5, 2025, Freddie Freeman hit his 350th career home run off Sandy Alcántara.

May 6, 2025: Most Home Runs Against the Marlins

On May 6, 2025, Freddie Freeman hit his 42nd career home run against the Miami Marlins, marking the most home runs by any player against the Marlins in history.