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 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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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

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: 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.

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.

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.

2009: Braves Top Prospect

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

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.

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.

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.

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: 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.

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.

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.