The Los Angeles Dodgers had a magical 2022 season. The team has a chance to win a playoff spot on September 13. They enter the game with an impressive record of 97-43.
A big part of why the Los Angeles Dodgers have been so successful is due to the durability of the first baseman Freddie Freeman. Freeman is yet to miss a game this season and spoke to MLB Network about how important this is to him and the mentality of it.
“I can’t help the team win if I don’t play… I like to play every day.” Freddie Freeman didn’t miss a single game for the team @Dodgers this season and he joined #MLBTonight to discuss his all-nighter mentality@JakePeavy_22 | #AlwaysLA https://t.co/3V9Dm3NiBL
“‘I can’t help the team win if I don’t play… I like to play every day.” Freddie Freeman hasn’t missed a game for @Dodgers this season and he joined #MLBTonight to discuss his mentality of playing all night and all morning” – MLB Network
Freeman has played all 140 games this season. He posted a batting average of 0.330 with 19 home runs, 90 RBI and 0.926 OPS. He also leads the National League in basic hits with 180, 45 doubles and scoring.
While Freeman may not be the lead for the NL MVP, he may be knocking on the door. One also needs to consider that Freeman is playing on the best team in all of baseball and that is the main reason the Dodgers are so successful.
With just over 20 games left in the season, Freeman has every chance to continue his impressive season and who knows, he could win his second MVP title of his career.
Los Angeles Dodgers Player Profile: Freddie Freeman
Freddie Freeman played the first 12 seasons of his career with Atlanta Braves from 2010-2021. During his tenure with the Braves, Freeman racked up 1704 hits, 271 home runs, 0.05 batting average, one NL MVP, one World Series title, three Silver Sluggers, and one Glove. golden hand.
His best season with the Braves came in the shortened 2020 season, where he took home the NL MVP. Freeman won .341 with 13 home runs and 53 RBIs in 60 games played. Freeman also leads the league in doubles goals and spot runs.
After the 2021 season, Freeman entered the free agency market and signed a six-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. It was a somewhat unexpected move, but he’s from the Los Angeles area and could very well play an important role.
At 33, Freeman doesn’t seem to be slowing down at all and will be delighted to see his career unfold in Los Angeles over the next few seasons.
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