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.
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.
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.
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: 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
