Freddie Freeman
#5 1B · Dodgers
MVP '20Gold Glove '18Silver Slugger '21World Series MVP '24All-MLB 1st Team '23All-MLB First Team '23
Height
6'4"
Weight
220 lbs
Age
36
College
N/A
Draft
2007, Rd 2, #78
Experience
16 yrs
Bats/Throws
L/R
B-
A
A
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Career StatsA
| Year | Team | GP | AVG | HR | RBI | OPS | SB | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 2199 | 0.2995729 | 370 | 1336 | 0.89665973 | 104 | 2455 |
Current Contract
Length
6 years
Total Value
$162.0M
Guaranteed
$97.2M
AAV
$27.0M/yr
Guaranteed %60%
Performance Analysis
A
FCA+
Freeman remains an elite first baseman at 36, earning an A performance grade that places him among the premier players at his position despite entering the twilight phase of his decorated career. The 2024 World Series MVP continues to deliver franchise-caliber production on his $27M AAV contract, backed by a resume that includes an MVP award, multiple Silver Sluggers, and consistent All-MLB selections spanning nearly a decade. However, recent media coverage has zeroed in on periodic slumps and age-related concerns, creating a narrative disconnect between his on-field excellence and public perception. At 16 years into his career after being drafted in the second round by Atlanta in 2007, Freeman's durability and consistent offensive output have been hallmarks of his success, though questions about his long-term future with the Dodgers add uncertainty to his situation. The media's focus on struggles rather than accomplishments reflects a negativity bias that overshadows his continued elite performance, creating a cautiously concerned sentiment despite his proven track record of defying expectations.
Fan & Media Sentiment
A
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Freddie Freeman's public standing sits at an A sentiment grade right now, which is right where you'd expect it for a 2020 NL MVP and 2024 World Series MVP who has spent 16 years building one of the most universally respected reputations in the game. The current media narrative leans heavily into the character and personality angles — his candid Q&A about winning and aging generated genuine engagement, and coverage of a base-running mishap that ended with Freeman hugging the fielder who tagged him out speaks volumes about how the press and fan base relate to him at this stage of his career. That warmth in the coverage is fully backed by his on-field performance, which grades out at an A — this isn't a story about nostalgia carrying a declining player, but about a franchise-caliber first baseman still producing at an elite level deep into his thirties. The Dodgers' recent roster activity, including the signing of Blake Snell and additional depth pieces, signals an organization still aggressively pushing for contention at 23-14 and the third seed in the NL West, which only reinforces Freeman's standing as a cornerstone of something meaningful rather than a late-career afterthought. The slight cooling in sentiment from A+ to A over the last 30 days is worth noting, but given the lighthearted, overwhelmingly positive nature of the recent headlines, this reads less like erosion and more like a natural settling after a particularly intense stretch of coverage — Freeman's narrative remains one of the sturdiest and most affectionate in the sport.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 5/9 | vs ATL | W 3-1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed, 5/6 | @ HOU | W 12-2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
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About this player
Freddie Freeman is a veteran in his 16th MLB season listed at 1B for the Dodgers. FanVerdicts maintains four independent grades for every MLB player on an active roster — Contract Value Index for the deal itself, Performance for on-field production, Sentiment for media and fan reaction, and Fan Verdict for community voting. Current grades for Freddie Freeman: Contract Value Index B-, Performance A, Sentiment A, Fan Verdict pending.
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