Freddie Freeman is a Canadian-American professional baseball player born on September 12, 1989. He is a star first baseman currently playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers in Major League Baseball (MLB). Freeman began his MLB career with the Atlanta Braves in 2010, playing there for 12 seasons and earning a reputation as one of the league’s top hitters and fielders. He won the 2021 World Series with the Braves and was named the National League Most Valuable Player (MVP) in 2020.
Early life
Freddie Freeman was born on September 12, 1989, in Fountain Valley, California, to Canadian parents. His mother, Rosemary, is from Peterborough, and his father, Fredrick, is from Windsor. Freeman has dual citizenship because his parents were both born in Canada. Rosemary died of melanoma when Freeman was ten, and was raised by his father from that point on. Andrew and Phillip Branstine, his older brothers, are tennis players, as is Carson Branstine, his cousin. Freeman comes from a line of Salvationists that stretches back six generations. Since childhood, Frederick Charles Freeman excelled in school and received good grades. He started high school when he was 16.
Frederick Charles Freeman earned a bachelor’s degree from a US government institution after graduating from high school. Freddie began his playing career at El Modena High School. His Major League Baseball career began when he was drafted 78th overall by the Atlanta Braves in the 2007 MLB Draft. Clay Hensley of the Florida Marlins gave him his first MLB hit on September 5, 2010. Braves first baseman Freeman started the 2011 season as a starter. His game improved after a poor start and he was touted as a strong contender for Rookie of the Year. Freeman led the National League in 2012 with nine sacrifice flies, and he also led the league in batting average.
Freddie Freeman career
Freddie Freeman was a finalist for the 2013 Major League Baseball All-Star Game Final Vote, which he won with a record-breaking total of 19.7 million fan votes, but was unable to due to a thumb injury he sustained three days earlier play to the game. Freeman agreed to an eight-year, $135 million contract extension on February 4, 2014. For the second straight year, Freeman was named an All-Star and pitched the last three innings of the game. In addition, Freeman set a new team mark for innings served. With a right wrist injury sustained during a game against the New York Mets on June 13, Freeman was listed as day-to-day. Freeman was placed on the 15-day disabled list and underwent platelet-rich plasma injection soon after.
Rise to Fame
Freddie Freeman played what he’s always wanted to do for Canada at the 2017 World Baseball Classic. Toronto’s Aaron Loup hit Freeman with a pitch, forcing him out of the game. After an MRI and CT scan, a non-displaced wrist fracture was discovered in his left hand, which forced him to sit out for up to ten weeks. Freeman was a strong contender for MVP at the time, leading the league in homers with 14 and second in on-base and slugging percentage. The 2018 Gold Glove for first base in the National League was won by Freeman and Anthony Rizzo of the Chicago Cubs. Ender Inciarte and Nick Markakis, Freeman’s teammates in midfield and right field, received the same award, marking the first time three Atlanta Braves had won the award in the same season.
In the second game of a doubleheader against the Washington Nationals, Freeman hit his first career grand slam against pitcher Tanner Rainey. Two days later, against Nationals pitcher Kyle Finnegan, he blasted another grand slam. Baseball Digest’s MLB Player of the Year, Baseball America’s Player of the Year, MLBPA Player of the Year, and NL Outstanding MLBPA Player of the Year were all awarded to Freeman. Freeman won the National League’s Hank Aaron Award in 2020, becoming the second player in the franchise after Andruw Jones in 2005.
social media
Freddie is active on various social networks, including Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. With 333,000 followers and 44 posts, he has built up a considerable following on Instagram. Freddie mostly posts about his family and his game. He has 303,000 followers on Twitter. “Husband~Father~First Baseman for the Atlanta Braves,” reads his Twitter bio.
Freddie Freeman biography | |
|---|---|
| Real name | Frederick Charles Freeman |
| date of birth | September 12, 1989 |
| Age | 36 years |
| place of birth | Villa Park, California, USA |
| nationality | Canadian-American |
| job | Baseball first baseman |
| religion | Christianity |
| sun sign | Virgo |
Physical Statistics | |
| height | in feet inches – 6′ 4” – in centimeters – 196 cm |
| Weight | in kilograms – 103kg – in pounds – 227 pounds |
| shoe size | 14 (USA) |
| Hair color | Brown |
| eye color | Brown |
| body type | Sporty |
Freddie Freeman family | |
| father | Fred Freiman |
| mother | Rosemary Freeman |
| sister | none |
| Brothers | Andrew Freeman |
Qualification/Education | |
| school | El Modena High School |
| University | Not known |
relationship status | |
| marital status | Married |
| Who is Freddie Freeman’s wife? | Chelsea Freeman |
| children | Maximus Turner Freeman, Brandon John Freeman, Frederick Charles Freeman II |
Personal life
Freddie Freeman has been married to Chelsea Freeman for a long time. The couple met in college and began dating in July of the same year. A year and a half later, Freddie’s girlfriend moved from Florida to Atlanta, where Freddie played and lived. The couple’s love grew stronger after they moved in together, and Chelsea also found work in Atlanta while Freddie was a rising star in Major League Baseball. Similarly, Freddie proposed to her on a boat, and she accepted. The couple got engaged in January 2014. Freddie and Chelsea married in November 2014, just months after getting engaged. In September 2016, Freddie and his wife first introduced their child, Frederick Charles “Charlie”. Also, on August 28, 2020, the couple announced that they are expecting twins in early 2021.
Freddie Freeman net worth
Freddie Freeman’s net worth in 2025 is estimated to be around $80 million. His wealth primarily comes from his lucrative baseball contracts and endorsements. In March 2022, he signed a six-year, $162 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, with an average annual salary of $27 million. Prior to that, he had an eight-year, $135 million deal with the Atlanta Braves. In 2025, his base salary is about $27 million, although a portion of this is deferred for future payments.
Beyond his salary, Freeman has endorsement deals with brands such as Marucci Sports, Accelerator Active Energy, and Essentia Water, which contribute to his overall net worth. Over his career, his earnings from baseball contracts alone are projected to be nearly $200 million by the end of the 2025 season, reflecting his status as one of MLB’s top players both on and off the field.