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 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: 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.

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.

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.

2009: Braves' Top Prospect

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.