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 Canadian-American professional baseball first baseman currently playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers. He debuted in MLB with the Atlanta Braves in 2010, where he played for 12 seasons and won the 2021 World Series. Following that victory, he 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: Dodgers Franchise Record

In 1929 Johnny Frederick set the Dodgers franchise record that Freddie Freeman broke.

1954: Braves' Rookies Finish Third and Fourth

In 1954, Gene Conley and Hank Aaron finished third and fourth in Rookie of the Year balloting for the Milwaukee Braves, the only other time two Braves finished in the top five.

1954: Hank Aaron Reaches 50 RBIs

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

1960: Bobby Richardson's Record

In 1960, Bobby Richardson set the World Series record that Freddie Freeman would later tie.

1989: Cubs' Rookies Finish First and Second

In 1989, Jerome Walton and Dwight Smith of the Chicago Cubs finished first and second in Rookie of the Year balloting, the same as Freeman and Kimbrel in 2011.

1999: Chipper Jones Wins NL MVP

In 1999, Chipper Jones was the last Braves player to win the NL MVP award until Freddie Freeman won it in 2020.

2004: Dodgers First 200 Hit Season

In 2004, Adrian Beltre achieved the milestone that Freddie Freeman achieved with the Dodgers.

2005: Andruw Jones Wins Hank Aaron Award

In 2005, Andruw Jones became the first player in franchise history to win the Hank Aaron Award, a distinction Freddie Freeman later achieved in 2020.

2005: World Youth Baseball Championship Silver Medal

In 2005, as a high schooler, Freddie Freeman played with the United States national baseball team at the World Youth Baseball Championship in Mexico, where they earned the silver medal.

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 also named the Orange County Register's 2007 player of the year.

2009: Braves' Fifth-Best Prospect

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

2013: All-Star Game Final Vote Winner

In 2013, Freddie Freeman was selected as a finalist for the MLB All-Star Game Final Vote and won with 19.7 million fan votes. He finished the season with a .319 batting average, 23 home runs, and 109 RBI, finishing fifth in MVP voting.

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 Anthony Rizzo of the Chicago Cubs. He also received the Wilson Defensive Player of the Year Award and finished fourth in the National League Most Valuable Player award voting.

2019: Silver Slugger Award and Wilson Defensive Player of the Year Award

In 2019, Freddie Freeman batted .295/.389/.549 with 38 home runs and 121 RBIs. He, along with teammates Ronald Acuña Jr. and Ozzie Albies, won the National League Silver Slugger Awards. He also 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: Silver Slugger Award and National League MVP

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

2020: Award-Winning Season

In 2020, Freddie Freeman won a second Silver Slugger Award and was named the NL MVP. He was also voted the 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.

October 12, 2021: Game-winning Home Run in NLDS

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

2021: Silver Slugger Award

In 2021, Freddie Freeman was awarded the Silver Slugger Award.

2021: Braves win World Series, Freeman Enters Free Agency

In 2021, the Atlanta Braves won the World Series. After the victory, Freddie Freeman entered free agency and eventually signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

2021: World Series Champion and Awards

In 2021, the Braves defeated the Houston Astros in six games in the World Series, making Freddie Freeman a World Series champion. He also received his third consecutive Silver Slugger Award and his first Babe Ruth Award at the end of the season.

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, Freddie Freeman was presented with his 2021 Silver Slugger Award. In the game, he hit his first home run as a Dodger against his former team.

2022: MLB Leading Performance

In 2022, Freddie Freeman led MLB with 199 hits and 47 doubles. His batting average was second in the National League at .325, with 21 home runs and 100 RBI.

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.