Freddie Freeman's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Freddie Freeman. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

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, playing there 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.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1929: Breaking Dodgers Franchise Record

On September 8, 2023, Freeman hit his 53rd double of the season breaking the Dodgers franchise record held by Johnny Frederick with the 1929 Brooklyn Robins.

1954: Braves Rookies in Top Five

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

1954: Hank Aaron Reached 50 RBIs

In 1954, Hank Aaron was the last Braves rookie to reach 50 RBIs by July 18 before Freddie Freeman.

1960: Tying World Series record

In Game 1 of the World Series, Freeman hit a walk-off grand slam. He also set a franchise record and tied the World Series record set in 1960 by Bobby Richardson with 12 RBI in the series.

1989: Teammates Finishing First and Second

In 1989, Jerome Walton and Dwight Smith of the Chicago Cubs finished first and second, the first teammates to do so since Freddie Freeman and Craig Kimbrel.

1999: Braves Player to Win MVP Award

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

2004: 200 Hits of the Season

On September 22, 2023, Freeman picked up his 200th hit of the season, the first Dodger to do so since Adrián Beltré in 2004.

2005: Hank Aaron Award

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

2005: Silver Medal at U15 Baseball World Cup

In 2005, as a high schooler, 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: Senior Year and Player of the Year Award

In 2007, during his senior year at El Modena High School, Freddie Freeman hit for a .417 batting average and had a 6–1 win–loss record as a pitcher. The Orange County Register named him its 2007 player of the year, and he signed a letter of intent with California State University, Fullerton.

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.

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.

2013: All-Star Game Final Vote Winner

In 2013, Freddie Freeman was selected as a finalist for the 2013 Major League Baseball All-Star Game Final Vote, where he won with a record-setting total of 19.7 million fan votes but was unable to play due to a thumb injury. He finished the 2013 season with a .319 batting average, 23 homers, and 109 RBI in 147 games played and finished fifth in the National League Most Valuable Player award voting.

2016: Player of the Month

In 2016, Freeman played 158 games with a .302 batting average, 43 doubles, 34 home runs, and 91 RBI. For the season, he led all major league hitters in line drive percentage (29.1%). He finished sixth on the National League Most Valuable Player award voting.

2018: Gold Glove Award

In 2018, Freddie Freeman won a Gold Glove Award.

2018: Gold Glove and Defensive Player of the Year Award

In 2018, Freddie Freeman won the Gold Glove for first base in the National League, along with Anthony Rizzo of the Chicago Cubs. He also received the 2018 Wilson Defensive Player of the Year Award and finished fourth in the National League Most Valuable Player award voting.

2019: Silver Slugger and Defensive Player of the Year Awards

In 2019, Freddie Freeman batted .295/.389/.549 with 38 home runs and 121 RBIs and led all NL hitters in line drive percentage (27.5%). Freeman and teammates Ronald Acuña Jr. and Ozzie Albies won the 2019 National League Silver Slugger Awards for first base, the outfield, and second base, respectively and Freeman also won the Wilson Defensive Player of the Year Award for the second consecutive season.

2019: Silver Slugger Award

In 2019, Freddie Freeman won the Silver Slugger Award.

2020: Silver Slugger Award and NL MVP

Freddie Freeman had an outstanding season in 2020, leading the major leagues with 23 doubles and 51 runs scored and hitting .341 with 13 home runs and 53 RBIs. Freeman's offensive performance won him a second Silver Slugger Award and he was named the NL MVP.

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.

2021: Silver Slugger Award Presentation

Before a game on April 18, 2022, Freeman was presented his 2021 Silver Slugger Award by Braves manager Brian Snitker and hitting coach Kevin Seitzer.

2021: Silver Slugger Award and World Series Champion

In 2021, Freddie Freeman won a Silver Slugger Award and a World Series championship.

2021: All-Star Game Selection, Cycle, and Postseason Home Run

In 2021, 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. On October 12, Freeman hit the game-winning solo home run in the National League Division Series game four against the Milwaukee Brewers.

2021: World Series Win and Dodgers Contract

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

2022: All-Star Selection and Season Performance

In 2022, Freeman was named an All-Star and led MLB with 199 hits and 47 doubles. His batting average was second in the National League at .325, and he had 21 home runs and 100 RBI.

May 18, 2023: 300th Career Home Run

On May 18, 2023, Freeman hit his 300th career home run, a grand slam off of Génesis Cabrera of the St. Louis Cardinals.

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.

2025: 350th Career Home Run

In 2025, Freeman hit his 350th career home run off pitcher 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 in the seventh inning.