Freddie Freeman's remarkable performance with the Dodgers has secured him the title of World Series MVP
Freddie Freeman held the World Series MVP trophy high above his head after the Los Angeles Dodgers’ championship win on Wednesday night, letting his emotions spill out as he grasped the enormity of this moment.
Freeman propelled the Dodgers to victory in five games, hammering a home run in each of the first four games and driving in a record 12 runs for the Dodgers in World Series history.
“This is everything,” Freeman said.
Beyond his family, few know the frustration, anxiety, and determination he carried through the season, only to reach baseball’s highest honor.
But the storm has weathered. And the dust has settled. So, here are seven unforgettable moments that have etched Freeman into our minds this season!
Freddie Freeman’s legendary postseason began with a bang—literally. Game 1 of the World Series saw Freeman blast a walk-off grand slam, a first in World Series history.
With the bases loaded and the Dodgers down to their final out, he drilled a Nestor Cortes fastball into the right-field pavilion at Dodger Stadium, a moment that drew inevitable comparisons to Kirk Gibson’s iconic 1988 home run. It was an eerie, epic start that set the tone for Freeman’s October dominance.
With homers in the first four games of the series, Freeman joined elite company, tying George Springer for the most consecutive games with a homer in a single World Series.
Stretching his homer streak to six games over two Fall Classics, Freeman carved out his place in baseball lore. His final line? A jaw-dropping .300/.364/1.000.
Five games, 12 RBIs—Freeman’s relentless bat tied Bobby Richardson’s World Series record for RBIs, a mark untouched since 1960.
Freeman’s contributions were invaluable to the Dodgers’ offense, keeping the scoreboard ticking and the pressure on the Yankees.
Not content with just one monumental moment, Freeman kept the Dodgers’ momentum rolling in Game 2, launching a solo shot off Yankees’ ace Carlos Rodón.
A high heater turned homer, it set the tone early and put the Bronx Bombers on their heels, as Freeman continued his tour-de-force of power hitting.
The Dodgers landed in New York with momentum—and Freeman made sure they kept it.
In Game 3, he rocked a two-run homer off Clarke Schmidt in the first inning, silencing the notoriously hostile Yankee Stadium crowd and showing the Yankees they were up against a man on a mission.
Freeman’s bat stayed red-hot into Game 4, where he delivered a two-run homer off Luis Gil in the opening frame. With each game, he stacked his case for the MVP, his bat carrying the Dodgers one swing at a time.
Game 5, do-or-die for New York, and once again, Freddie Freeman was there to deal the decisive blow. His single drove in two crucial runs that solidified the Dodgers’ lead, effectively putting the finishing touch on Los Angeles’ 7-6 victory.
When the Dodgers needed a spark, Freeman provided it.
Despite playing on a severely sprained ankle, Freddie Freeman outperformed every other star on the field, including Ohtani and Betts. His relentless commitment shone as he proved he’s more than an All-Star, securing World Series MVP honors in the process.
Off the field, it was a challenging year for Freeman, whose young son battled Guillain-Barré syndrome. But as his son’s health improved, Freeman returned with renewed purpose, dedicating his powerful postseason to his family. It was a heartfelt journey that culminated in the biggest victory of all: a second World Series ring.
Freeman’s active streak of seven straight World Series games with an RBI places him among the all-time greats, tied for the third-longest in history. He’s also hit safely in all 11 of his World Series games.
With his 2024 World Series MVP award, the 2020 NL MVP becomes just the 12th player ever to claim both regular-season and World Series MVP honors—a distinction shared with 10 Hall of Famers.
Freeman’s biggest advantage, he shared, was that the Dodgers’ loss in Game 5 of the NLCS to the New York Mets delayed the World Series start by three days, giving him four full days to rest and recover.
“I really needed that,” Freeman said. “That was huge for me.”
And it made all the difference for the Dodgers in the World Series.
Freeman has long been one of baseball’s finest, with an impressive resume: eight-time All-Star, three-time Silver Slugger, Gold Glove recipient, eight top-10 MVP finishes, and the 2020 MVP.
But beyond his achievements on the field, the Dodgers attest that he’s an even better person and one of the most inspiring leaders in the clubhouse.
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